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During this period, a Sukhothai royal named ‘Yutthisathira’ or ‘Yutthisathian’
sought allegiance with the Lanna region and actively contributed to their war efforts,
eventually earning him the position of governor of Phayao. Throughout his reign,
he diligently governed the city and ensured the continued practice of Buddhism.
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Lanna region became powerful until the early 22 century B.C., when the
Burmese of the Bago region occupied the entire territory and governed for at least 200
years. The role of Phayao declined during this period until the Rattanakosin period.
In 2330 B.E. (A.D. 1787), the failed rebellion of six upper northern cities against

Burma was mentioned in the chronicles of Mueang Yang in Chiang Saen. The governor of
Phayao then escaped to Lampang and continued to perform duty with Bangkok in the
Rattanakosin period
Under the reign of King Rama III (2367-2394 B.E. or A.D. 1824–1851), Phayao

was thoughtfully revitalized, becoming an important frontier town alongside Lampang.,
including clearing and renovating the temples under the lead of Chao Luangwong and
Chao Luang Yot, respectively.
During the reign of King Rama V (2411-2453 B.E. or A.D. 1868-1910), significant

administrative reforms were implemented, and the Thesaphiban system was established.
Phayao was therefore underneath the protection of the Lao Chiang province which
later evolved to Payao province. Not long after, tensions emerged as certain some
Ngeo ethnic groups and their followers within the city opposed the authority of Phayao.

communities that eventually expanded into a city called “Phu Kam Yao” or “Phayao” The governor, Phraya Udon Thit (Chao Nan Chaiwong Sitisan), was compelled to migrate
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in the 17 century B.E. his people and request for military aid from Lampang.
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During the early 19 century B.E., Phayao was under the period of “Phraya Ngam After mitigating the incident, King Rama V demoted the city status of Phayao to
Mueang”, a close ally of Phraya Mangrai of Chiang Rai in the Lanna province and Phraya “Province around Phayao” and restructured it as “Mueang Phayao district” and “Phayao

Ruang of Sukhothai. Together, they made a solemn oath to defend against enemies and district” under Chiang Rai province.
expanded their influence across the river basin. Additionally, “Phraya Ngam Mueang” Under the reign of King Rama IX Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great
actively respected and encouraged the establishment of Buddhism in Phayao. Borommanatbophit (2489-2559 B.E. or A.D. 1946-2016), the government recognized
After the deaths of Phraya Ngam Mueang and his companions, Lanna has the potential of Phayao and its neighboring districts, leading to their merger. He later
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occupied Phayao by appointing a royal family or nobles to govern, as documented in announced the official establishment of “Phayao province” on August 28 , 2520 B.E.
the Chiang Mai local legends and the Yonok chronicles. Later, during the reign of King (A.D. 1977). This status persists to the present day.
Tilokkarat of Lanna (1985-2031 B.E. or A.D. 1442-1488), Phayao was designated as a stra-
tegic base for expanding Lanna’s influence into Phrae and Nan.

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