Saen Pom
| Saen Pom แสนปม | |
|---|---|
| King of Suphannaphum | |
Sculpture of Thao Saen Pom in Tri Trueng, Kamphaeng Phet province | |
| King of Suphannaphum | |
| Reign | Early 13th century |
| Predecessor | Vacant (Title earlier held by Uthong I) |
| Successor | Uthong III (Title next held by Uthong IV and Pha Ngua, respectively) |
| Died | Late 13th century Suphan Buri |
| Consort | Princess of Mueang Tri Trueng |
| Issue | Uthong III |
| House | Suphannaphum dynasty |
Saen Pom (Thai: แสนปม), also known as Thao Saen Pom, is a 13th century legendary monarch in Thai historical tradition, and is sometimes identified with Khom Sabat Khlon Lamphong. He is primarily known from the Legend of Thao Saen Pom, a narrative that connects him to the royal lineage associated with the early history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. According to the legend, he married a princess of Tri Trueng and later assumed the throne of Suphannaphum.
The figure of Saen Pom occupies an important position within regional folklore of the upper central region of Thailand, particularly in Kamphaeng Phet Province. Over time, his story was incorporated into various chronicles and literary traditions, where it became intertwined with broader narratives concerning the origins of Ayutthaya and earlier Tai polities.
Beyond its narrative function, the Legend of Thao Saen Pom has been the subject of historical interpretation and debate. Scholars have proposed various identifications and historical correlations, seeking to relate the legendary account to documented rulers and political developments in the 13th and 14th centuries.