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Phrabat Somdet Phra Boromaracha Thirat II or Chao Sam Phraya (- 1448) was the king of Ayutthaya kingdom
. His reign saw early expansions of Ayutthaya.
Chao Sam Phraya (lit. The Third Chao Phraya) was a son of Nagarindra Thirat who had finally taken the Ayutthayan throne for the Supannabhum dynasty. Chao Sam Phraya had two elder brothers – Chao Ai Phraya (lit. The First Chao Phraya) and Chao Yi Phraya (lit. The Second Chao Phraya). Chao Sam Phraya was appointed by his father to govern Chainat
. In 1424, Nagarindra Thirat died. The two brothers – Chao Ai Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya – from their respective cities marched to Ayutthaya for the throne. They fought and both died, leaving the throne to Chao Sam Phraya.
In 1431, Chao Sam Phraya led Siamese forces to subjugate Cambodia plundering Angkor Thom
. This assault eventually caused the Khmer to abandon Angkor and relocate their capital further south. The conquest, however, brought in a large influx of Khmer culture and traditions into the Siamese court. For example, the high reverence of Thai kingship as a deity – known as Devaraja – came from Cambodia.
Chao Sam Phraya also sought northward expansion. He married a queen from Sukhothai
and produced a son – Prince Ramesuan. When the last king of Sukhothai died in 1446, the throne was inherited by Prince Ramesuan – further strengthening Ayutthayan control over Sukhothai.
In 1442, Chao Sam Phraya led his armies to conquer Lanna. He managed to sack Chiang Mai
but unable to put the death on the Lanna
kingdom.
Chao Sam Phraya died in 1448 – to be succeeded by his son Prince Ramesuan as Trilokanat.
Ayutthaya kingdom
Ayutthaya was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767. Ayutthaya was friendly towards foreign traders, including the Chinese, Vietnamese , Indians, Japanese and Persians, and later the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and French, permitting them to set up villages outside the walls of the...
. His reign saw early expansions of Ayutthaya.
Chao Sam Phraya (lit. The Third Chao Phraya) was a son of Nagarindra Thirat who had finally taken the Ayutthayan throne for the Supannabhum dynasty. Chao Sam Phraya had two elder brothers – Chao Ai Phraya (lit. The First Chao Phraya) and Chao Yi Phraya (lit. The Second Chao Phraya). Chao Sam Phraya was appointed by his father to govern Chainat
Chainat
Chai Nat is a town in central Thailand, capital of the Chainat Province. It covers the whole tambon tambon Nai Mueang and parts of Ban Kluai, Tha Chai and Khao Tha Phra, all in Mueang Chai Nat district. As of 2006 it has a population of 14,469.The town is located at the banks of the Chao Phraya...
. In 1424, Nagarindra Thirat died. The two brothers – Chao Ai Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya – from their respective cities marched to Ayutthaya for the throne. They fought and both died, leaving the throne to Chao Sam Phraya.
In 1431, Chao Sam Phraya led Siamese forces to subjugate Cambodia plundering Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom , located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those...
. This assault eventually caused the Khmer to abandon Angkor and relocate their capital further south. The conquest, however, brought in a large influx of Khmer culture and traditions into the Siamese court. For example, the high reverence of Thai kingship as a deity – known as Devaraja – came from Cambodia.
Chao Sam Phraya also sought northward expansion. He married a queen from Sukhothai
Sukhothai kingdom
The Sukhothai Kingdom ) was an early kingdom in the area around the city Sukhothai, in north central Thailand. The Kingdom existed from 1238 till 1438...
and produced a son – Prince Ramesuan. When the last king of Sukhothai died in 1446, the throne was inherited by Prince Ramesuan – further strengthening Ayutthayan control over Sukhothai.
In 1442, Chao Sam Phraya led his armies to conquer Lanna. He managed to sack Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai sometimes written as "Chiengmai" or "Chiangmai", is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. It is the capital of Chiang Mai Province , a former capital of the Kingdom of Lanna and was the tributary Kingdom of Chiang Mai from 1774 until 1939. It is...
but unable to put the death on the Lanna
Lanna
The Kingdom of Lanna was a kingdom centered in present-day northern Thailand from the 13th to 18th centuries. The cultural development of the people of Lanna, the Tai Yuan people, had begun long before as successive Tai Yuan kingdoms preceded Lanna...
kingdom.
Chao Sam Phraya died in 1448 – to be succeeded by his son Prince Ramesuan as Trilokanat.