Thailand: Elephants offered in honour of King Mangrai, Mangrai Memorial, Chiang Rai, northern Thailand

King Mangrai (1239-1311) was the 25th King of Ngoen Yang (r.1261-1296) and the first King of Chiang Mai (r.1296-1311), capital of the Lanna Kingdom (1296-1558). Wat Phra Singh or to give it its full name, Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn, was first constructed around 1345 by King Phayu, 5th king of the Mangrai Dynasty.

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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

Oliver Hargreave

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Pictures From Asia

Theme:

LAN NA KINGDOM