In the Thai calendar he was born on Friday the 5th waxing moon of the 6th month of the year of the dog (Picho).

In 1897 he began his studies at The Prince Royal's College in Chiang Mai and in 1898 he transferred to the Ratchawitthayalai School in Bangkok.

Afterwards he married Mom Sinuan, maiden name Nanthakhwang of Lamphun Province.

Wongtawan na Chiengmai died at the Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital on May 25, 1972.

[1] His daughter, Princess Phongkaeo died on Lauda Air Flight 004 in 1991.