Who is King 'Hongsa'?


Is this the Thai translation of the Burmese King's name because there is no "King Hongsa" in Burmese history. There is however King Bayin-Naung (true Burmese name) who ruled Burma during that era. May be Thai-Burmese history buffs can help me understand this.

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Hongsa is Thai translation not real burmese king ...

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Honsawadi is the name Thais used to call what was Burma in that era. Therefore, King Hongsa simply means the king of Hongsawadi. It would be the same thing as calling the king of Thailand, King Thailand. I can't remember his name as we called him right now but it was used in the movie. They just didn't translate it in the subtitles.

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King Hongsa is Tabinshwetti, rule Hongsawadii or Hanthawaddy at that time.He is king of Taungoo and rule over many city at that time. Hanthawaddy is city in Pegu or Bagu, now in Myanmar.

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That is correct. King Hongsa in Thai refers to Burmese King Tabinshwehti (1512-1550) of Hanthawaddy Pegu. He was King Bayinnaung's brother in law. King Bayinnaung, or Burinnaung/Burengnong in Thai, (ruled: 1550-1581) is featured in the new epic trilogy "The legend of King Naresuan (2007)".

Tabinshwehti became a commender to Burmese army at the tender age of 13, and succeeded the Hanthawaddy Kingdom from his father at the age of 19. He led several unsuccessful attempts to capture Ayutthaya Kingdom until 1548. Assasinated at the age of 38 by Mon subordinates. Succeeded by King Bayinnaung.

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