This type of administration is best known for Sukhothai, though it was not the only administration recorded during this period.
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PATERNITY was used in the early Sukhothai as the Kingdom began by its united force driving Khmer away. All felt like being in the same family with the leaders: Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao and Pho Khun Pha Mueang.
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However, of these two, Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao was nominated as King.
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“Pho Khun” or the KING acted as “FATHER” for all people who were treated as family members.