In many parts of north-east Thailand and Laos, the representative of
subordinates is a notorious trickster named Xiang Miang (pronounced “syang
myang”). In some areas, he is called Khattapa. In central Thailand, he is
called Srithanonchai. In Cambodia, he is called Ah Thonchuy Prach. In
Myanmar, he is called Saga Dausa.
Xiang Miang stories come in many episodes beginning from the trickster’s
birth and how he got his name, Xiang Miang and ending with his death at the
end of the entire story. Two episodes are related here.