About Thip Chang
Lived 1674 – 1759 (aged 84–85). Thip Chang was a Thai monarch.
Thipchang (, lit. "Divine Elephant") or ceremonial name Phraya Thipphachak (พระยาทิพย์จักร) was sovereign of Lampang during a period of sovereignty not subject to Burmese, Ayuthian or Lannanese rule. He is regarded as the progenitor of the Dibayachakkradhiwongse dynasty, the forefathers of the bloodline of the Lords of Chet Ton. He was married to Lord Mother (Mae Chao) Pimpa Mahathewi (แม่เจ้าปิมปามหาเทวี) of Ban Pa Nat Dam (บ้านป่าหนาดดำ), Ban Ueam (บ้านเอื้อม), and ruled from 1732 to 1759.
Biography In 1730, Lampang faced civil war. At the time, Thip Chak had been a hunter, but had spearheaded the group of soldiers that assassinated the ringleader of the rebellion, Thao Maha Yot. This had originally been commanded of the sovereign of Lampang by the Burman Konbaung dynasty. According to the Chronicles of Chiang Mai, he later subdued an uprising in Lamphun, and in his final years ruled his realm on the foundations of Buddhist doctrine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thip Chang?
Ruler of Lampang
When was Thip Chang born?
Thip Chang was born in 1674 in Hang Chat.
When did Thip Chang die?
Thip Chang died in 1759 in Lampang.
What was Thip Chang's occupation?
Thip Chang was a monarch.
What nationality was Thip Chang?
Thip Chang was Thai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thip Chang. https://biography.guide/thip-chang/
MLA: "Thip Chang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thip-chang/.
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