Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; ; c. 1797–23 September 1850) was the king of

Luang Phrabang Luang Prabang ( Lao: ຫຼວງພະບາງ, pronounced ), historically known as Xieng Thong (ຊຽງທອງ) and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. I ...

from 1839 to 1850. He was the eldest son of

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. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in

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. After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838. He was crowned the king in 1839. During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the Tai Lue of

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. He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother Chantharath.

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