Phraya Phichai

Phraya Phichai
พระยาพิชัย
Monument of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak, in front of Uttaradit City Hall.
Nickname(s)Choi (จ้อย)
Born1741
Ban Huai Kha, Phichai, Uttaradit Province, Ayutthaya Kingdom
Died7 April 1782
Thonburi, Rattanakosin Kingdom

Phraya Phichai (Thai: พระยาพิชัย), or popularly known as Phraya Phichai Dap Hak (th: พระยาพิชัยดาบหัก; lit: Phraya Phichai of the broken sword) (1741–1782) was a historic Siamese nobleman of Mon descent who served as a military leader under King Taksin of Thonburi. He legendarily became known for fighting with a sword in each hand until one was broken.

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