Chao (monarchy)
Chao is a title of the Lan Na royal family members.Chao Har Kan
Chao Har Kan is the style for high ranking royalty in each Lan Na state.
After the fall of the absolute monarchy, the Chao har kan system was abolished by the People's Party.
Today, all of the Chao family use na Chiangmai, na Lamphun, and na Lampang as their surname.
- Chao Luang - The ruler of state. The ruler of Chiang Mai is the highest post in the five Lan Na states.
- Chao Uparaja - The viceroy of state.
- Chao Rajawong - Son of Chao Luang.
- Chao Burirat - Son of Chao Luang.
- Chao Rajabute - Son of Chao Luang.
