Lan Na Kingdom

This episode explores the Lan Na kingdom, the northern Thai state founded by King Mangrai in the 13th century, following its rise, stretches of fragmentation, major expansion under Tilokaraj, and long decline that ended with Burmese domination and eventual absorption into Siam. It also outlines the many names and exonyms applied to Lan Na across neighboring cultures, touches on the region's Kham Mueang language, and summarizes the historical sources and writings that shape our understanding of the kingdom today.