The Transliteration and Analysis of Governmental Forms from Phayao Chronicle Scripture. Sri Kom Khum Temple Edition

Abstract

This study had 2 objectives as follows; 1. To transliterate chronicle scripture. Sri Kom 
Khum temple edition in order to analyze the governmental concept and Buddhadhamma in 
Buddhism in terms of government appeared in chronicle scripture. Sri Kom Khum temple edition 
and. 2. To study and analyze governmental integration forms and concepts. The qualitative 
research method was applied by transliterating 1 chapter chronicle scripture. Sri Kom Khum 
temple edition which was contained 55 palm leaves written in ancient Lanna language before B.E. 
2471. After finishing transliteration. the content and language accuracy were examined by the 
experts. After that. it was analyzed according to the research objectives. 
The findings were revealed as follows. 
The ancient scripture was divided in to 4 sections as follows; the first section was about 
the legend of Phu Jao Lao Jog or Lavajakkarat. who was the governor of Hirunghunyang Meung 
Chiang Saen ancient city while the second section was about when Pha ya Srijomdram separated 
himself from Hirunghunyang Meung Chiang Saen city and founded Phayao city in B.E.1639. the 
third section was about the important Phayao governors. Khun Jiengdhammigraj and Phor Khun 
Ghummeung. This section also described the relationship between Phayao city. Sukhothai 
kingdom. and Chiang Rai kingdom. The last section was about the history of building Phra Jao 
Thonlunag as well as the relationship of Phayao city after being united in Lanna kingdom. 
The finding also indicated that there were three inherited governmental concepts which 
were as follows; 12 principles of ‘Father teaches children’ governmental principles of Tao 
Lawajukkaraj and 7 principles of fornication (or Phaveneeyadhum) of Phaya Srijomdhum. one of 
the formers Phayao governor. There were only 12 governmental principles appeared in the 
scripture as well as 7 things leading never to decline but only to prosperity; conditions of welfare 
(or 7 Apaniyadhum). In addition to all the three governing principles. there is also a form of 
governing that divides governing into a structure called Punna. There were 36 Punnas and each 
Punna had its deconcentration. duties. and systematic government policies which could be 
integrated with current governmental administration. All three ancient governmental concepts 
harmonize with Buddhadhamma. Good Governance. and Structural Functionalism. which are 
regarded as being able to be used in current government.