The Immigration of Chiang Saen

Abstract

Chiang Saen was built up as a colony in the old city area, in 1328 by King Saen Phu, the 3rd ruler of the Mengrai Dynasty. It was strategically located near major transportation hub, thus it has always been a flashpoint, a scene of contention causing frequent war but retained the status as a city until 1804. Where the mass of its popular were held as hostages, caused Chiang Saen deserted. People in Chiang Saen and allied cities were forced out of the city. Those who called themselves and were called “Thai Yuan” or “Lao Yuan” appear in different areas both in Thailand and The Republic of Laos. These immigrants were pioneers and settled the land. They also moved onto and settled other areas. Immigrants perform various duties as assigned. The settlement pattern is both in the resettlement their own village and co-settle with the locals in the community. They formed their own communications as well as co-settling with other communities. By some of these who later revive the area again in 1880, however some returned to their original homeland. According to the authors, findings the people of Chiang Saen and the districts had their settlements both domestically and in Lao. In Thailand, there are 4 regions, 16 provinces, 55districts they include: (1) Chiang Rai (2) Chiang Mai (3) Lamphun (4) Lampang (5) Phare (6) Nan (7) Uttaradit (8) Phitsanulok (9) Kanchanaburi (10) Saraburi (11) Rachaburi (12) Nakhonprathom (13) Lopburi (14) Nakhon ratchasrima (15) Nong Khai (16) Songkhla. In Lao, there are 3 sub-districts include: (1) Wieng Chan (2) Luang Phra-bang (3) Chaiburi