The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. LXXVII, Part 1-2, 1989 - Khamkoo

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HANS PENTH
Fig. 4 Phra jao Siin Swii, Chiang Siin , 1726 A.D. 111 Waf
Phra jao Liin Tho11g. Chiang Siin. Photograph: Hans
Pent/1 1970. 70/2/7
Fig. 5 Paccekabuddha Chia11g Siin, c. 1727 A.D. 11 Mu see
Guimel, Paris. Photograph: Ha11s Penth 1970. 70/15/1
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In 1725 - 26 he diplomatically persuaded a number of *
towns not to revolt, and survived an assassination plot 40
From Chiang Mai's revolt in 1727-28 on, his life story is
not so clear.
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When Chiang Mai military forces beleaguered Chiang
San in 1728, the myowan, the sitke and all Burmese managed
to escape. 41
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Many towns sided with Mang Phara Saphak, who in the
end seems to have had the upper hand. A royal order was
received from Angwa placing Phra, Nan, Lampang,
Phayao, Salao, Thong, Chiang Ron, Chiang Rom, M.
Khbp, M. Sat, Chiang Khbng, Chiang Rai, "the whole of
LanNa," under the administration of the Myowan Mang
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Phara Saphak. 42
In 1728- 29, the Ruling Prince of Chiang San, Jao Fa Yot
Ngam Miiang, died, aged 25. He had ruled for four
yearsY
However, in 1730- 31 a certain Mbng Yang Pang Cha was
appointed myowan of Chiang San, 44 and in 1733 the Burmese
general Bo Sakhang Kia was appointed myawan
with the name of Kia Saphak. 45
On the other hand, in 1735- 36 the King of Burma sent
Mang Phara Saphak many valuable gifts, and also his
wife received a complete gold betel set. 46 And when in
1737-38 Miiang Fang revolted, the Myowan Mang Phara
Saphak sent troops who took care of the matter. 47
Finally, according to one group of sources, the Myowan