Phayu
King of Lan Na
About Phayu
Lived 1300 – 1355. Phayu was a Thai.
Phayu (, Phāyu: ) was a monarch of Lan Na who reigned from 1337 /1345 to 1355
After ascending the throne, he moved the capital back to Chiang Mai from Chiang Saen, where his father had moved it.
According to tradition, Phayu was a righteous ruler who upheld the Dasavidha-rājadhamma. His reign was marked by peace and prosperity, and Buddhism flourished under his rule. He died in 1355 at the age of 57. The ministers then unanimously invited Thao Kue Na, his son, who had been governing Chiang Saen, to succeed him as king.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phayu?
King of Lan Na
When was Phayu born?
Phayu was born in 1300.
When did Phayu die?
Phayu died in 1355.
What nationality was Phayu?
Phayu was Thai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phayu. https://biography.guide/phayu/
MLA: "Phayu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phayu/.
Chicago: "Phayu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phayu/.
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