Kawila (Thai: กาวิละ, Kāvila, 31 October 1742 – 1816), also known as Phra Boromrachathibodi (Thai: พระบรมราชาธิบดี), was the Northern Thai 
ruler of Chiangmai Kingdom and the founder of Chetton Dynasty. Originating from Lampang, Kawila arose to become the ruler of Chiangmai appointed by King Rama I as a tributary ruler. Kawila had a great role in the transfer of Lanna (modern Northern Thailand) from Burmese rule to Siamese domination and the rebuilding of Chiangmai as the center of Lanna.
The history of the monument construction Prachao Kawila, Colonel Karun Boonbandan, Commander of the 2nd Combined Regiment and Chiang Mai Army Province Work started in the year 1957 with the approval of Major General Chao Rachabutr Na Chiang Mai, the saleswoman Chao Kaeo Nawarat Na Chiang Mai, the last ruler of Chiang Mai and the Na Chiang Mai family, as well as received cooperation from government officials, merchants, people. general capital used for construction received from donations And various performances and rental of amulets and coins. Mr. Lert Shinawatra proposed to build an amulet and medals were issued to fund the construction with Police Maj. Gen. Yanyong Sathantriphop helping. until there is capital to proceed with the construction for that monument The Fine Arts Department designed and cast the casting on September 17, on May 9, 2020, the foundation stone laying ceremony. In front of Kawila camp, 1957. The ceremony of worshiping the spirit of King Kawila was made at Wat Suan Dok on February 5, 1962. The ceremony of pouring gold to the monument of the Fine Arts Department on May 9, 2011. The ceremony to raise the statue to its base on February 5. 2012 Opening ceremony of the monument by General Praphas Charusathien, Army Commander Construction supervision and coordination by Major Chana Chayakul, administrative officer and personnel of the Combined Regiment 2, is the operator.
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