Thipchang

Thipchang
Statue of Phor Choa Thipchang at Wat Churjedton (วัดเชื้อเจ็ดตน), Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai
Ruler of Lampang
Reign1732 – 1759
PredecessorDynasty established
SuccessorChaikaeo
Born1675
Hang Chat, Lampang
Died1759 (age 85)
Lampang
SpouseLord Mother Pim Pam Mahathewi
Issue10 sons and daughters
HouseDibayachakkradhiwongse dynasty

Thipchang (Thai: ทิพย์ช้าง, lit. "Divine Elephant") or ceremonial name Phraya Thipphachak (พระยาทิพย์จักร) was sovereign of Lampang during a period of sovereignty not subject to Burmese, Ayuthian or Lannanese rule. He is regarded as the progenitor of the Dibayachakkradhiwongse dynasty, the forefathers of the bloodline of the Lords of Chet Ton. He was married to Lord Mother (Mae Chao) Pimpa Mahathewi (แม่เจ้าปิมปามหาเทวี) of Ban Pa Nat Dam (บ้านป่าหนาดดำ), Ban Ueam (บ้านเอื้อม), and ruled from 1732 to 1759.