Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial

The Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial is a monument in Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Phayao District, Phayao city, northern Thailand, dedicated to Pho Khun Ngam Mueang, the 13th-century ruler and founder of the Phayao Kingdom. Located in a small public park near Kwan Phayao lake in the city centre, the memorial features a bronze statue of the king and serves as a respected landmark commemorating the city's history and heritage.

Visitors can expect an open-air memorial park in central Phayao with a bronze statue of Pho Khun Ngam Mueang on a pedestal, set on paved grounds with trees, seating and landscaped areas. The site is near Kwan Phayao lake and is used for paying respects, sightseeing and photography. Informational plaques describe the king's history. The area is quiet, accessible on foot, and can be explored in a short walk around the monument and park.

Dedicated to Pho Khun Ngam Mueang, ruler of the Phayao Kingdom in the 13th century. He was a contemporary and ally of King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai and King Mangrai of Lanna, and is credited with founding and developing the city-state of Phayao (Phukamyao). The memorial commemorates his role in the region's early history.

The monument is a highly respected cultural landmark for Phayao residents. Locals pay respects to Pho Khun Ngam Mueang as the city's founder and symbolic ancestor. The site is used for commemorative activities and reflects local pride in Phayao's heritage and identity.