Chao (monarchy)

Chao (Thai: เจ้า) is a title of the Lan Na royal family members.[1]

Chao Kan Har Bai7

"Chao Kan Har Bai" (เจ้าห้าขันใบ, lit. 'five lords') It is a royal title for high-ranking royal family members in each 5 principality of Lanna.

After the collapse of the absolute monarchy of Siam, the royal family system was abolished by the People's Party (Khana Ratsadon - คณะราษฎร). Currently, all descendants of the royal family use the surnames Na Chiang Mai, Na Lamphun, Na Lampang, and Na Nan.

* Chao Kan Har Bai Consists of 5 positions as follows

    1. Chao Luang (เจ้าหลวง)
        The Ruler of the state. is the highest post in the 5 Lan Na Principalitys.
    2. Chao Uparaja (เจ้าอุปราช)
        The Viceroy of the State and the Heir to the Throne
    3. Chao Rajawong (เจ้าราชวงศ์) - Son of Chao Luang.
    4. Chao Burirat (เจ้าบุรีรัตน์) - Son of Chao Luang.
    5. Chao Rajabute (เจ้าราชบุตร) - Son of Chao Luang.

References

  1. ^ The Thai Monarchy. Foreign Office, Public Relations Department, Office of the Prime Minister. 2000. p. 28. ISBN 978-974-7859-07-2. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
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