Medal - Phayao Province ND

Reverse

Statue of King Ngam Mueang Monument, Phayao Lake.

Lettering: KING NGAM MUEANG MONUMENT

Edge

Plain

Comment

The provincial seal shows Buddha, represented by the famous Buddha image enshrined in Wat Si Khom Kham, called Phra Chao Ton Luang. Behind the image are seven flames showing the glory of Buddha. In front of Buddha is a bowl and two ears of rice.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phayao_province

King Ngam Mueang:

Phaya Ngam Muang was the son of Phaya Ming Muang, born 600 C.E. When he was 14, he went to study the Veda with the hermit at Doi Duan and studied for 2 years. When he was 16 years old, he went to study liberal arts at Sukdant Rishi School, Lavo (Lop Buri), was a student of the same school as Phaya Mangrai and Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng. Phra Ruang, the King of Sukhothai has been a friend since then.