Chama Thevi MonumentThe Chama Thevi Monument is a public statue and commemorative site in Lamphun province dedicated to Queen Chamadevi, who is remembered locally as the founder of the early Hariphunchai kingdom.
The monument is a focal point for local identity and is situated within or near Lamphun’s urban area, where it is visible from primary roads and public spaces.
It serves as a civic landmark and reference point for visitors exploring Lamphun’s ancient temples and archaeological sites.
Lamphun lies just south of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand and the monument is close to the town centre and heritage sites.
- Subject: A monument honouring Queen Chamadevi, the traditional founder of the Hariphunchai polity that later became Lamphun.
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Best Time to Visit Chama Thevi Monument#
Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and easier outdoor sightseeing.
History & Culture of Chama Thevi Monument#
The citizens of Lamphun are hugely proud of their heritage, and particularly of the woman credited with founding the town. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Chama Thevi Monument, set in a square in the south-west corner of the old town, next to the market.
At any time of day, but especially morning and evening, locals arrive with gifts of flowers, incense and candles to offer at the feet of the statue of Queen Chama Thevi. The town’s heroine is depicted as an attractive, well-proportioned woman holding a sword in one hand, the other outstretched and often draped in garlands of jasmine. Behind the statue, bas-relief images on a brick wall portray key incidents from the town’s turbulent past.
Weather & Climate near Chama Thevi Monument#
Chama Thevi Monument's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 13° - 30° | 21° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 0.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 33° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Excellent | 19° - 35° | 28° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 22° - 36° | 31° | 45 mm | some cloud | 53% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 23° - 34° | 33° | 151 mm | overcast | 73% | 1.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 24° - 33° | 32° | 106 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.1h |
| July | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 114 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 168 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 177 mm | overcast | 87% | 0.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 114 mm | overcast | 85% | 0.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 45 mm | some cloud | 80% | 0.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
How to Get to Chama Thevi Monument#
The Chamadevi (Chama Thevi) Monument is in Lamphun town just south of Chiang Mai. From Chiang Mai city center drive south on Route 106 toward Lamphun for about 20-25 km (roughly 25-35 minutes by car). Regular songthaews/minivans run between Chiang Mai (Arcade area) and Lamphun town; once in Lamphun the monument is in the town center and reachable on foot or by a short tuk‑tuk ride.