Chao () is a title of the Lan Na royal family members.
Chao Khan Ha Bai
"Chao Khan Ha Bai" (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸«à ¹Âà ¸²à ¸Âà ¸±à ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸Â, ) It is a royal title for high-ranking royal family members in the 5 Lan Na Principality Consisting of Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun, Nan, and Phrae.<br>After the collapse of the absolute monarchy of kingdom of Siam, the royal family system was abolished by the People's Party (Khana Ratsadon - à ¸Âà ¸Âà ¸°à ¸£à ¸²à ¸©à ¸Âà ¸£). Currently, all descendants of the royal family use the surnames Na Chiang Mai, Na Lamphun, Na Lampang, and Na Nan.
- Chao Khan Ha Bai Consists of 5 positions as follows
- # Chao Luang (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸«à ¸¥à ¸§à ¸Â) <br> The Ruler of the state. is the highest post in the 5 Lan Na Principalitys.
- # Chao Uparaja (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸Âà ¸¸à ¸Âà ¸£à ¸²à ¸Â) <br> The Viceroy of the State and the Heir to the Throne
- # Chao Rajawong (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸£à ¸²à ¸Âà ¸§à ¸Âà ¸¨à ¹Â) - Son of Chao Luang.
- # Chao Burirat (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸Âà ¸¸à ¸£à ¸µà ¸£à ¸±à ¸Âà ¸Âà ¹Â) - Son of Chao Luang.
- # Chao Rajabute (à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¹Âà ¸²à ¸£à ¸²à ¸Âà ¸Âà ¸¸à ¸Âà ¸£) - Son of Chao Luang.
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