Photos of King Mangrai Monument

Located in the east of the city, it was built to commemorate King Ming Lai who founded the city in 1262. Before the establishment of Chiang Rai, King Ming Lai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen (now known as "Chiang Saen"), in 1262 he established Chiang Rai as the center of power, later he unified the northern provinces and in 1296 The Lanna Thai dynasty was established in 2000, and it was here. The original meaning of "Chiang Rai" means "the city of King Ming Rai".