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The order is bestowed upon the members of the Thai royal family and distinguished high-ranking officials who have given service to the kingdom and who are Buddhist.
The known history of the monarchy of Thailand begins with the founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom, inaugurated by Si Inthrathit in 1238. This was succeeded by the Ayutthaya Kingdom and the short-lived Thonburi Kingdom. The present reigning dynasty, the Chakri Dynasty, took the throne in 1782, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom.
The present royal family of Thailand belongs to the House of Mahidol (Thai: ราชสกุลมหิดล; RTGS: Ratchasakun Mahidon), a cadet branch of the Chakri dynasty. The House was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1891–1929) and Princess Srinagarindra (1900–1995).
Sep 4, 2024 · Wrapping Up the Thai Royal Family Tree. The Thai royal family stands out as a pillar of tradition and a symbol of national unity in Thailand. Their deep cultural significance and the reverence they command are evident in the everyday lives of the Thai people.
Sep 2, 2020 · Thailand's king has reinstated his royal consort to the position, nearly a year after she was stripped of her titles in a dramatic fall from grace. King Vajiralongkorn returned Sineenat...
May 3, 2019 · Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn - his name means "adorned with jewels or thunderbolts" - was born on 28 July 1952, the first son and second child of Queen Sirikit and King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who...
Sep 29, 2024 · Vajiralongkorn is the king of Thailand. He is the wealthiest sitting monarch in the world, the son of the immensely popular Bhumibol Adulyadej, and a controversial figure in Thailand because of his reputation for questionable conduct.
Aug 22, 2023 · It has become clear that the Thai royal family has encountered a succession crisis. One key to the survival of monarchies is the ability to have a sizable pool of competent successors.
May 3, 2019 · BANGKOK (DPA, REUTERS, AFP) - King Maha Vajiralongkorn's new wife, Ms Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayutthaya, has been named Thailand's queen, effective from Wednesday (May 1), three days ahead of...
With brief interruptions, 55 monarchs have ruled over four successive kingdoms, the current monarch being Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of the Chakri dynasty. In the Sukhothai Kingdom, the monarch used the title Pho Khun (Thai: พ่อขุน), and monarchs who reigned over the period of decline after Ram Khamhaeng the Great used the title Phraya (Thai: พญา).
