La Sen Thai Explained

La Sen Thai
King of Lan Xang
Reign:1486–1496
Coronation:1486
Predecessor:Souvanna Banlang
Successor:Somphou
Issue:Prince Somphou
Dynasty:Khun Lo
Father:Chakkaphat Phaen Phaeo
Religion:Therevada Buddhism
Birth Name:Tieng Lakon
Birth Date:1462
Birth Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Death Date:1496
Death Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Regnal Name:Samdach Brhat-Anya Chao Lankasena Daya Buvananatha Raja Sri Sadhana Kanayudha

La Sen Thai or La Sen Thai Puvanart was the king of Lan Xang from 1486 until 1496. He succeeded his older brother King Souvanna Banlang.[1]

Laasaenthai was the sixth son of King Sai Tia Kaphut, Governor of Nongkai before his accession. Succeeded on the death of his childless elder brother, 1486. Crowned in 1491. He enjoyed peaceful relations with his neighbours in Vietnam led by Lê Thánh Tông and cultivated good relations with the Ayutthaya Kingdom, spending much of his time contemplating religious and legal matters, furthering the spread of Buddhism and building monuments. He was succeeded by his only son, Somphou.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Simms, Sanda . The Kingdoms of Laos . 2013-10-11 . Routledge . 978-1-136-86330-1 . 52–53 . en.