The Historical Development of Ban Yang’s Ancient Community Tha Li District, Loei Province

Abstract

This article aimed to study about historical development of Ban Yang’s ancient community, located beside of in Ban Yang, Tha Li sub-district, Tha Li district, Loei province. The study had found that Ban Yang area, site of U-Mong Pagoda it was also an ancient community which can be dated back around the 23^rd - 24^th Buddhist century. There was a development of the community which can be connected with an ancient community in Kaen Taow area, an important town of Lan Xang Kingdom.  Ban Yang community once was attacked during the time of Siamese war with King Anuwong, the King of Lan Xang Kingdom, in 2370 BA. After this war, Ban Yang area was abandoned until its revival in the beginning of the 25^th Buddhist century.