Mueang Trai Trueng

Ancient settlement in the area of Kamphaeng Phet on the Ping River (one of the major tributaries of the Chao Phraya River) established by a group of Thai from the area of Chieng Saen, who were expelled by the Burmese in the latter part of the twelfth century. The city became likely a vassal to Sukhothai in the middle of the thirteenth century. The city was once the home of the mother of King U-Thong. The princess was expelled from the city by her father, the King of Trai Trueng, after having married a commoner. They both left the city and established Thep Nakhon in 1319. In 1344, their son U-Thong became king and moved the capital to Ayudhya in 1351 (based on the work of Somdet Phra Wannarat, the Culayuddhakaravamsa). Today most of the structures are in disrepair with only ruins of chedis and ramparts. The town is about 18 kilometres from Kamphaeng Phet on the Kamphaeng Phet - Khlong Lan road.

Ayutthaya Historical Research