The Ram Khamhaeng Inscription, Translation
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My father’s name was Si’Inthrathit, my mother was called Lady
Sueang, my elder brother was called Ban Mueang There were five
of us born from the same womb, three boys and two girls. My
eldest brother died ata young age. When I was grown to the age of
nineteen, Lord Sam Chon, the ruler of Mueang Chot came to
attack Mueang Tak. My father went to fight Lord Sam Chon on the
left. Lord Sam Chon drove forward on the right. Khun Sam Chon
attacked in force, and my father’s men fled in confusion. I did not
flee. I mounted my elephant, opened [a way through] the soldiers
and pushed him in front of my father. I fought an elephant duel
with Lord Sam Chon. I fought Lord Sam Chon’s elephant, who
was called Mas Mueang, and beat him. Lord Sam Chon fled. Then
my father named me Phra Ram Khamhaeng because I fought Sam
Chon’s elephant.
During the time of my fatherI served my fatherand my mother.
When Icaughtany game orfish I brought them to my father.When I
picked any sour or sweet fruits that were deliciousand good to eat, I
brought them to my father. When I went hunting either by lasso or
by [driving] elephants into a corral, I brought them to my father.
When I raided a village or town and captured elephants, young men
orwomen ofrank, silver or gold, I took and gave them to my father.
When my father died, my elder brother lived and I served him like I
had served my father. After my elder brother died I obtained the
whole kingdom for myself.