Samsenethai
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nl:Phaya Samsenthai Samsenethai was the second king of Lan Xang, the son of Fa Ngum, whom he succeeded. He ruled from 1373-1416. Samsenethai literally means "300,000 Thai," a name which reflected the result of a census conducted in his reign. Though it is unclear whether the census included the entire population or just men capable of bearing arms. There is also discussion as to whether during this period, the terms "Thai" and "Lao" were interchangeable, whether the term "Lao" yet existed, or whether "Thai" was used in his name to refer to the fact that the census included all Tai groups.
Wat Manorom was built in Samsenethai's reign. He was succeeded by his son Lan Kham Deng.