The Khok Chang Phueak Historical Site is located at the western foot of the hills in Mae Sot, along the Moei River in Tak Province. It consists of brick walls with mortar, about 15 meters wide and 50 meters long, arranged in a rectangular layout. The site has been officially registered as a historical site by the Fine Arts Department.

History and Beliefs:

Legend has it that during the Sukhothai period, when King Ramkhamhaeng reigned, Ma Ka To, a Mon court official, abducted the king’s daughter to Hanthawaddy. Later, Ma Ka To became King Fa Ruea. At that time, the city of Tak served as a frontier city of Sukhothai, and a white elephant went on a rampage. King Ramkhamhaeng performed a divination ceremony, praying that if the elephant was a symbol of the king’s power, it would turn toward the kingdom it belonged to. The elephant turned west, toward Hanthawaddy. The king then sent soldiers to escort the elephant to King Fa Ruea, and an elephant enclosure (pen) was built at this hill to hold the elephant before the handover ceremony.

Physical Characteristics and Historical Significance:

The white elephant enclosure consists of Mon brick walls about 1 meter high, with narrow openings that taper inward, reflecting Sukhothai construction techniques and the ritual and cultural beliefs associated with royal elephants. It is an important historical and cultural learning site for visitors.

Activities for Tourists:

• Observe the brick walls and study ancient construction techniques

• Learn about the White Elephant legend and King Fa Ruea

• Take photos from different angles of the site

• Explore the cultural context and historical significance of Tak during the Sukhothai period

Benefits for Visitors:

Visiting Khok Chang Phueak not only allows tourists to explore the ancient site but also to understand the White Elephant legend, Sukhothai rituals, and Sukhothai-Hanthawaddy relations, and plan visits to nearby attractions such as Wat Thai Watthanaram and the Rim Moei Market.

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How to Get There

By private car:

• Take Highway 105 (Mae Sot – Rim Moei Market route). About 1 km before Rim Moei Market, turn right toward Wat Thai Watthanaram, then continue about 2 km to find the sign marking the entrance to the historical site.

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Travel Tips

• Visit during the daytime, as it is an outdoor historical site

• Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat or sunshade

• Bring a camera to capture different angles

• Combine your visit with Wat Thai Watthanaram and Rim Moei Market

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Admission Fee:

• Free of charge

Opening Hours:

• Open daily

• Approximate visiting time: 08:00 – 17:00