Chama Thevi Monument
Monument Monument commemorating Queen Chamadevi, regional founder
Lamphun’s Chamadevi Monument honors Queen Chamadevi, founder of Haripunchai. Visitors come for Lanna history, nearby temple complexes and local markets that show northern Thai religious practice and everyday life.
The 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.
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.
Best Time to Visit Chama Thevi Monument #
Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and easier outdoor sightseeing.
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
