The Story of Makatho
This story dates back to the time of the Sukhothai Period
There was a young man maned Makatho. He was a son of the Mon merchant who lived in
Konwan Village in the city of Mortama, a city in the present Myanmar . When he reached the age
Of 15 years old his father died so he had to continue his father’s business. One day he led his
Sales team comprising of 30 men carrying goods on their shoulders to be sold in the city of
Sukhothai, a forms capital of Thailand. On arriving at Matewa, One of his men suddenly felt sick
Out of sympathy, Makathho helped the man by carrying the goods on his shoulderbolt suddenly
Struck his stick used to carry the goods on his shoulder breaking it into pieces, but surprisingly he
Did not get hurt. Even though he changed the sticks three times, a thunderbolt struck it again and
again. When he looked towards the west, in a flash of lightning there appeared perhaps a castle
or a palace.