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“Pho KhunPhaMueang was the governor of Rat Town and a founder of the Sukhothai Kingdom during the 13th century.”

The Pho KhunPhaMuang Memorial, situated in AmphoeLomSak in the north of Phetchabun, commemorates a famed ruler for his successful defense against the area’s historic foe, the Khmer. Pho KhunPhaMueang was the governor of Rat Town and a founder of the Sukhothai Kingdom during the 13th century. He made an alliance with Pho Khun Bang KlangHao, the ruler of Bang Yang Town, and together they led an army to expel Khmer invading forces from Sukhothai. Later, Pho Khun Bang KlangHao was honored as the first king of the Sukhothai Kingdom. As a result, the memorial is a sacred location for Phetchabun locals.

The memorial is located at Pho KhunPhaMueang Intersection, Ban Nam Chun, Tambon Nam Chun, AmphoeLomSak, Phetchabun. It is open 24 hours a day, every day.