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Pay homage to the Sa Pho Khun It is next to Phahonyothin Road at the Pho Khun red light intersection.
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King Mangrai Monument Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Located in the east of the city, it was built to commemorate King Ming Lai who founded the city in 1262. Before the establishment of Chiang Rai, King Ming Lai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen (now known as "Chiang Saen"), in 1262 he established Chiang Rai as the center of power, later he unified the northern provinces and in 1296 The Lanna Thai dynasty was established in 2000, and it was here. The original meaning of "Chiang Rai" means "the city of King Ming Rai".
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Pay homage to the Sa Pho Khun It is next to Phahonyothin Road at the Pho Khun red light intersection.
It can be said that it is a patron saint on the side of Chiang Rai, Thailand. The square is still quite big, and there are some elephant statues. The elephant is also the most important feature on the northern side of Thailand. It is quite convenient to park at night nearby.
The pioneers of the city on Chiang Rai, as one of the three kings of northern Thailand, are also quite prestigious. The monument above this crossroads can be seen from afar, and when it comes, because it is almost late at night, But the lights here are still on, and many people come here to lay flowers and so on.
For Chiang Rai people King Mengrai the Great is a slander that they will never forget because he was the first king of the Mangrai Dynasty. creator of Chiang Rai to give a glimpse in the past and now King Mengrai the Great Monument It is famous for Chiang Rai that passers-by. Must visit once The monument looks like his image cast in bronze. One and a half size, swears his body with a king in an ancient Lanna style. Standing on a base of about 3 meters high, holding a sword with his left hand attached to the shaft. wearing amulet wearing the monk at the right hand at the thumb and the thumb and at the pointing finger at the left hand and celebrate the footprint At present, there is a large golden tribute to the honor of the Buddha image as well. For the base under the Buddha image, there is an inscription that "King Mengrai the Great
Come to Chiang Rai, you must pay respect. Chiang Rai people are very respectful. It is a sacred thing in Chiang Rai city.
who visits Chiang Rai must come to pay homage to King Mengrai Monument Located in the heart of Chiang Rai called "Pho Khun Intersection" In the evening, there will be a variety of restaurants in this area for tourists to taste.
Arriving in Chiang Rai, the first thing is to pay homage to King (Phaya Mengrai) the price of Chang Chiang Rai. for the prosperity for yourself and your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻