Samsenethai

Samsenethai was the second king of Lan Xang, the son of Fa Ngum, whom he succeeded. He ruled from 1373-1416. Samsenethai literally means "300,000 Thai," a name which reflected the result of a census conducted in his reign. Wat Manorom was built in his reign. He was succeeded by his son Lan Kham Deng.