Khru Ba Srivichai Sirivichayo
Wat Ban Pang, Lamphun
Born in 1878. Ordained as a novice
at the age of eighteen and as a monk at the age of twenty at Wat
Doi Tae, Lamphun.
He was the spiritual leader of over 5,000
true believers and disciples, inspiring them to build an 11-kilometer
road up to Phra Dhat Doi Suthep.
The road, now known as Kru Ba Srivichai
Road, was completed in five months and twenty-five days.
He passed away on
February 20th 1938.