The Chet Ton Dynasty was founded in 1732 and comprised three neighboring states in Siam: Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai where this royal cemetery is located. The ashes of several of the kings and princes who ruled until the early 20th century were gathered together and placed in these large, white mausoleums at Wat Suan Dok by the wife of King Rama V. The latest to be buried here was Princess Kokaew Prakaykavil in 2005.
