
The Battle of Phaya Khan Khak
By warakorn sinlapasart

14 Apr, 2024

In the bustling city of Chomphu, Phaya Kankak, the frog king, ruled with unity and cooperation. All villagers respected him, forgetting to pay tributes to the sky and the earth.

The heavenly ghost, Phaya Taen, became angry as the people neglected to honor him. As a result, he stopped sending rain and blessings to the city, causing a drought and hardship for all.

The bird Kan Kak flew to the city of Badalanakh, seeking answers for the disaster that had befallen Chomphu. The demon king Badalanakh explained that the celestial guardian spirits had stopped the nagas from playing in the heavens, causing the drought.

Upon hearing this, Garuda became furious. He ordered the Naga to build a road from the city of Chomphu to the heavenly border town, intending to confront the celestial guardian spirits.

Various creatures, including bees, wasps, ants, and large animals, joined the Naga and Garuda. They marched in an orderly manner along the newly built road, heading straight up to the heavenly border town.

As the procession reached the heavenly border town, a fierce battle ensued between the Naga and the Garuda. The earth trembled, and the sky echoed with the sound of their clash.

Eventually, Garuda, realizing the strength of the Naga, raised his hands in surrender. He bowed down to the Naga, requesting to become the protector of the city.

Garuda promised to ensure prosperity and bring rain to the human city every year. He then invited the Naga to enter the city peacefully, marking the end of the battle.

In the royal court of the border town, all the nobles pleaded for mercy and forgiveness. They acknowledged their mistake of neglecting the celestial beings and promised to honor them henceforth.

The nobles expressed their gratitude towards Garuda and the Naga for their mercy and the promise of prosperity. They vowed to remember this lesson and pass it down to future generations.

Back in the city of Chomphu, Phaya Kankak rejoiced over the outcome of the battle. He was grateful for the sacrifices made by the Garuda and the Naga, and the promise of prosperity and rain they brought.

From that day forward, the city flourished with abundance and happiness. The tale of the battle of Phaya Khan Khak became a legend, reminding everyone of the importance of respect and unity.