| Thailand Travel Information: Chakri
Dynasty
Chronology of present-day dynasty of Thailand:
| King
Buddhayodfa The Great - Rama I, 1782
- 1809 |
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The first King of the Chakri Dynasty, moved
the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok and built the
Grand Palace that houses the Emerald Buddha. Helped
release Thailand from Burmese control, after succumb of
Ayuthaya 14 years earlier. |
| King
Buddhaloetla - Rama II, 1809
- 1824 |
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The first great poet king of the Chakri
Dynasty, renowned for his literatures. |
| King
Nangklao - Rama III, 1824
- 1851 |
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Extensively encouraged international trading and education,
enhance promotion of Buddhism, and build many temples. |
| King
Monkgut - Rama IV, 1851-1868 |
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Modernized Thailand in both commerce and education. Knowns as
"Father of Thai Scientist" and famous for his astronomy,
benevolence, courage, and vision. Prepare his children to meet the changing
world. Mrs. Anna Leonowen was hired to teach English lessons to his royal
children, as written in the famous book "The King and I". |
| King
Chulalongkorn the Great - Rama V, 1868
- 1910 |
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One of the most beloved and revered king who abolish slavery,
extensively contacted the Western world, modernized government education,
transportation, and communication.. His diplomatic skill saved Thailand from
being colonized during colonial period. |
| King
Vajiravudh - Rama VI, 1910
- 1925 |
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Another great poet king. Continue the work of Rama V in
modernizing Thailand. Promote education, and establish Boy Scout in Thailand |
| King
Prajadhipok - Rama VII, 1925
- 1935 |
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Granted the Constitution to Thailand in 1932. Thailand changed
from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy. |
| King
Ananda Mahidol - Rama VIII, 1935
- 1946 |
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A direct grandson of King Rama V. Ascending the throne after
King Rama VII's abdication. Being assassinated in 1946 |
| King
Bhumibol Adulyadej -
Rama IX, 1946 to
Present |
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A true monarch of the people and guiding light for the whole
Thai nation. Saved Thailand from being communism and many crises of civil
wars, try to raise living standard of the poors especially in remote region.
Expected to receive title "the Great". Brother of Rama VIII,
succeeding the throne since childhood. |
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