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The Burmese army surrounded at Bang Kaeo, Ratchaburi

Late in 1774 a Burmese army that had followed Mon refugees in from the west was camped at Bang Kaeo, in Ratchaburi territory. King Taksin brought his army up and surrounded the Burmese camp until it ran out of food and surrendered early in 1775. Silpa Wattanatham magazine calls this campaign the revenge, because this time it was the Thais who surrounded the Burmese, only a few years after the Burmese had besieged Ayutthaya.

Bang Kaeo ≈Thonburi ≈Nakhon Pathom ≈AyutthayaKanchanaburiRatchaburiSamut PrakanSuphan BuriAng ThongThailand123
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Surrounded until they surrendered

The Burmese army that came in through Three Pagodas Pass and Kanchanaburi camped at Bang Kaeo. The Thonburi army built camps all round it and cut off its supplies. During the siege another Burmese force tried to come to its relief but was driven back. When the troops in the camp ran out of food they surrendered, and many Burmese soldiers were taken prisoner.

The victory at Bang Kaeo came soon after the capture of Chiang Mai, and led the Burmese court to send Maha Thiha Thura with a large army that same year.

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    Thonburi

    Bangkok≈ approximate position13.740, 100.490

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    Nakhon Pathom

    Nakhon Pathom≈ approximate position13.820, 100.060

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    Bang Kaeo (Ratchaburi)

    Ratchaburi≈ approximate position13.650, 99.860

    Clash with the Burmese army
    Battle
    The Burmese camp at Bang Kaeo
    Against
    A Burmese army that followed Mon refugees in from the west
    How
    King Taksin had the Burmese camp surrounded rather than stormed, and waited until the Burmese ran out of food and surrendered in early 1775.
    Outcome
    The Burmese army at Bang Kaeo surrendered, and many Burmese soldiers were taken prisoner.
    Note
    Approximate position.

    Position on the map: Approximate position of the camp

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Frequently asked questions

Where was the battle of Bang Kaeo?

At Bang Kaeo, in Ratchaburi territory, from late 1774 to early 1775.

Sources
  1. King Taksin's "revenge": the Thais "surround" the Burmese at Bang Kaeo, Ratchaburi – Silpa Wattanatham (in Thai)
  2. Taksin - Wikipedia

Last updated 13 November 2026