The Burmese–Siamese War or Maha Thiha Thura's Invasion of Siam or Athi Wungyi's War was a major military conflict between the Konbaung dynasty of Burma and the Thonburi Kingdom of Siam.
Binnya Sein (Mon: ဗညာစိင် Thai: พระยาเจ่ง), led an attempted rebellion against Burma in 1774 and took residence in Siam. He later became Chaophraya Mahayotha the commander of Mon regiment for King Rama I.
Depiction of the Battle of Bangkaeo from the Old Thonburi Palace.
The Burmese invaded Western Siam in February 1775, encamping at Bangkaeo in modern Ratchaburi. Siam sent forces to encircle the Burmese, who surrendered a month later, in the Bangkaeo Campaign.
Phitsanulok, the administrative center of Northern Siam, was completely destroyed by the Burmese in March 1776. All buildings and temples were burnt down with the exception of Wat Phra Mahathat (shown here in the photo).
The Burmese–Siamese War of 1765–1767, also known as the war of the second fall of Ayutthaya
Statue of King Alaungpaya at National Museum of Myanmar in Yangon; Alaungpaya, formerly known as Aung Zeiya, was proclaimed king in 1752 and founded the Konbaung dynasty.
Statue of Khun Rong Palat Chu (ขุนรองปลัดชู), who was known for his stand against Burmese vanguard at Wakhao Bay in January 1760, in Wiset Chai Chan
Wat Kutao to the north of Chiang Mai was the place where Burmese forces encamped during the Burmese siege and capture of Chiang Mai in 1762–1763.
Burmese general