Orders, decorations, and medals of Thailand
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State decorations awarded by Thai King take the form of orders and medals. This page lists them by order of precedence.
Royal decorations
[edit]- Royal orders
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- Order of precedence
Ribbon | Honour | Post-nominal letters |
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Knight of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn | RMBh (KRM) | |
Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri | MChK (KC) | |
Knight of the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems | NR (KNG) | |
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | PChW (KGC) | |
Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit | RV (KRV) | |
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | PCh (GCC) | |
Dame Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | PCh (GCC) | |
"Senangapati", Knight Grand Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama | SR (GCR) | |
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | MPCh (GCE) | |
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | MVM (GCCT) | |
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | PCh (KCE) | |
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | PM (KCCT) | |
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn | PBh (KCD) | |
Knight Grand Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | ThChW (KGCC) | |
Dame Grand Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | ThChW (DGCC) | |
"Maha Yodhin", Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama | MR (KCR) | |
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | DCh (KCE) | |
Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | DM (KCCT) | |
Knight Commander of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn | ThBh (KCD) | |
Knight Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | ThCh (KCC) | |
Dame Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | ThCh (DCC) | |
"Yodhin", Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama | YR (CR) | |
Member of the Vallabhabhorn Order | VBh (MVO) | |
Grand Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | TChW (GOC) | |
"Asvin", Companion of the Honourable Order of Rama | AR (CR) | |
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | TCh (CE) | |
Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | TM (CCT) | |
Commander of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn | TBh (CD) | |
Member of the Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati | - (MR) | |
Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | TCh (OC) | |
Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | ChCh (OE) | |
Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | ChM (OCT) | |
Companion of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn | ChBh (OD) | |
Junior Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | TACh (JOC) | |
Member of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao | ChCh (MC) | |
Member of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant | BCh (ME) | |
Member of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | BM (MCT) | |
Member of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn | BBh (MD) | |
Member of the Vajira Mala Order | VML (MVM) |
Royal medals
[edit]Medals for acts of bravery
[edit]Ribbon | Honour | Post-nominal letters |
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Member of the Rama Mala Medal for Gallantry in Action of the Honourable Order of Rama | RMK | |
Member of the Rama Mala Medal of the Honourable Order of Rama | RM | |
Bravery Medal with Wreath | RK | |
Bravery Medal | RK | |
Victory Medal - Franco-Thai War, with Wreath | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Franco-Thai War, with flames | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Franco-Thai War | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Pacific War, with Wreath | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Pacific War, with flames | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Pacific War | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Korean War, with Wreath | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Korean War, with flames | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Korean War | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Vietnam War, with Wreath | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Vietnam War, with flames | ChS | |
Victory Medal - Vietnam War | ChS | |
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (First Class) | SCh1 | |
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, First Category) | SCh2/1 | |
Rajaniyom - Medal for Bravery of Civilians | RN | |
Haw Campaign Medal | RPH | |
War Medal of B.E. 2461 | - | |
Bitaksa Rathadharmnun - Safeguarding the Constitution Medal | BRDh | |
Bitaksa Seri Chon - Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category) | SCh2/2 | |
Santi Mala - Medal for Calmness | SM |
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Rama Mala Medal for Gallantry in Action of the Honourable Order of Rama
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Rama Mala Medal of the Honourable Order of Rama
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Bravery Medal
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Victory Medal (Indochina conflict)
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Victory Medal (Greater East Asia War)
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Victory Medal (Korean War)
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Victory Medal with wreath (Vietnam War)
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Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category)
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The Haw Campaign Medal
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War Medal of B.E. 2461
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Safeguarding the Constitution Medal
Medals for service to the nation
[edit]Ribbon | Honour | Post-nominal letters |
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Dushdi Mala - Medal for Distinguished Services in Military Affair (Rajkarn Pandin) | RDM (P) (D.M.M. (P)) | |
Dushdi Mala - Medal for Distinguished Services in Arts and Sciences (Silpa Vidhya) | RDM (S) (D.M.M (S)) | |
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior - Franco-Thai War | ChR (M.S.I. (Franco-Thai War)) | |
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior - Pacific War | ChR (M.S.I. (Pacific War)) | |
Border Service Medal | ChD (B.S.M.) | |
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Most Exalted Order White Elephant | RThCh (G.M.E.) | |
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Most Noble Order of Crown of Thailand | RThM (G.M.CT.) | |
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Most Admirable Order Direkgunabhorn | RThD (G.M.D.) | |
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Most Exalted Order White Elephant | RNgCh (S.M.E.) | |
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Most Noble Order of Crown of Thailand | RNgM (S.M.CT.) | |
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Most Admirable Order Direkgunabhorn | RNgD (S.M.D.) | |
Chakra Mala Medal - Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military and Police) | RChM (C.M.M) | |
Chakrabarti Mala Medal - Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Civil) | RChB (C.B.M) | |
Saradul Mala Medal - Medal for Volunteer Force (Wild Tiger) | RST (S.M.M) | |
Pushpa Mala Medal - Medal for Technical Service | RPM (P.M.M) | |
First Class of Boy Scout Commendation Medal | - | |
Second Class of Boy Scout Commendation Medal | - | |
Third Class of Boy Scout Commendation Medal | - | |
First Class of Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira | - | |
Second Class of Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira | - | |
Third Class of Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira | - | |
The Sustainable Scout Medal | - |
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Dushdi Mala Medals
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Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior (Indochina Conflict)
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Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior (Greater East Asia War)
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Border Service Medal
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Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
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Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
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Chakra Mala Medal
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Chakrabarti Mala Medal
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Saradul Mala Medal of the Wild Tiger Corps
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Pushpa Mala Medal
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The Boy Scout Commendation Medals
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The Boy Scout Citation Medals
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The Sustainable Scout Medal
Medals for service to the monarch
[edit]Ribbon | Honour | Post-nominal letters |
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King Mongkut's Royal Cypher Medal | MR1-5 | |
King Chulalongkorn's Royal Cypher Medal | CR1-5 | |
King Vajiravudh's Royal Cypher Medal | VR1-5 | |
King Prajadhipok's Royal Cypher Medal | PR1-5 | |
King Ananda Mahidol's Royal Cypher Medal | AR1-5 | |
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Cypher Medal | BR1-5 | |
King Vajiralongkorn's Royal Cypher Medal | VR1-5 | |
King Chulalongkorn's Court Medal | RChTh5/RChNg5 | |
King Vajiravudh's Court Medal | RChTh6/RChNg6 | |
King Prajadhipok's Court Medal | RChTh7/RChNg7 | |
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Court Medal | RChTh9/RChNg9 | |
King Vajiralongkorn's Court Medal | RChTh10/RChNg10 |
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King Vajiravudh's Royal Cypher Medal, 1st class
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King Prajadhipok's Royal Cypher Medal, 5th class
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King Ananda Mahidol's Royal Cypher Medal, 1st class
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Cypher Medal, 4th class
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King Vajiralongkorn's Royal Cypher Medal, 1st class
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King Chulalongkorn's Court Medal
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King Vajiravudh's Court Medal
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King Prajadhipok's Court Medal
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Court Medal
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King Vajiralongkorn's Court Medal, obverse (plaster model)
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King Vajiralongkorn's Court Medal, reverse (plaster model)
Medals for commemorative occasions
[edit]Ribbon | Honour | Post-nominal letters |
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Satabarsa Mala, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Rattanakosin Centennial Celebration | SM | |
Rachada Bhisek, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of H.M. King Chulalongkorn's Reign | RS | |
Prabas Mala, Commemorative Medal of the Royal State Visits to Europe of H.M. King Chulalongkorn | RPM | |
Rajini Medal, Commemorative Medal of H.M. Queen Saovabha Phongsri's Investiture as Queen Regnant | SP | |
Dvidha Bhisek Medal, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. King Chulalongkorn as Two Times of H.M. King Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai's Reign | DS | |
Rajamangala Medal, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. King Chulalongkorn as H.M. King Ramathibodi II's Reign | RRM | |
Rajamangala Bhisek Medal, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Longest Reign Celebrations of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. King Chulalongkorn | RMS | |
King Rama VI Coronation Medal | RRS6 | |
King Rama VII Coronation Medal | RRS7 | |
King Rama IX Coronation Medal | RRS9 | |
Chai Medal | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 150th Years of Rattanakosin Celebration | RChPh | |
25th Buddhist Century Celebration Medal | - | |
Commemorative Medal of the Royal State Visits to the United States of America and Europe of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Rachada Bhisek, Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Reign | - | |
Commemorative Medal of H.R.H. Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn's Investiture as Crown Prince | - | |
Serving Free People Medal | SSCh | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Elevation of H.R.H. Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda to the title of "H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn" | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Rattanakosin Bicentennial Celebration | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 50th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Longest Reign Celebrations of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Reign | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn[1] | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit | - | |
King Rama X Coronation Medal | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Investiture of H.M. Queen Suthida | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 90th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit[2] | - | |
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Vajiralongkorn[3] | - |
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Satabarsa Mala Medal, 1892
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"Rajadabhisek Mala Medal" or King Chulalongkorn's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1893
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Prabas Mala Medal, 1897
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"Rajini Medal" or Queen Saovabha Bongsri's Medal,1897
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The Record Reign Medal, 1907
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The Forty Years's Reign Medal or King Chulalongkorn's Rajjamangalabhishek Medal, 1908
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King Vajiravudh's Coronation Medal, 1911
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Chai Medal (Siamese Interallied Victory Medal of World War I), 1921
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King Prajadhipok's Coronation Medal, 1926
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The 150 Years Commemoration of Bangkok Medal, 1932
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Coronation Medal, 1950
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The 25th Buddhist Century Celebration Medal, 1957
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Medals of the Royal State Visits to the United States of America and Europe, 1961
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1971
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Medal on Occasion of the Investiture of H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 1972
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Medal on Occasion of the Investiture of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 1977
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Medal on the Occasion of the 50th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit, 1982
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Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani, 1984
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Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit, 1992
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Golden Jubilee Medal, 1996
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Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 1999
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Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit, 2004
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Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 2011
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Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 2012
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Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 2015
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Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit, 2016
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Coronation Medal, 2019
Thai Red Cross Society medals
[edit]See also
[edit]- Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
- List of honours of Thailand awarded to heads of state and royalty
References
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- ^ จัดจ้างทำแพรแถบเหรียญที่ระลึกเฉลิมพระเกียรติ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรรามาธิบดี ศรีสินทรมหาวชิราลงกรณ พระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว ในโอกาสพระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิม พระชนมพรรษา ๖ รอบ ๒๘ กรกฎาคม ๒๕๒๗ จำนวน ๓๖,๐๐๐ เมตร
External links
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Orders, decorations and medals of Thailand.
- Office of the Prime Minister's Regulation of the Wearing of the Royal Thai Decorations (1998)
- Order of Precedence Office of the Prime Minister, Thailand