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Thai Kings

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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-day constitutional monarchy was established in 1932. The Chakri kings are often known as Rama: the reigning monarch is King Rama X (Vajiralongkorn).

Family tree

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Si Inthrathit
1188–1270
r. 1238–1270
Sueang
Ban Mueang
?–1271
r. 1270–1271
Ram
Khamhaeng

~1237/47–1298
r. 1279–1298
Ngua
Nam Thum

?–1347/48
r. 1323/24–
1347/48
Loe Thai
?–1323
r. 1298–1323
May Hnin
Thwe-Da

~1250s–?
Wareru
K. of Martaban
1253–1307
r. 1287–1307
Hnin U
Yaing

~1260s–1310s
Uthong
1314–1369
r. 1350 to 1369
Baromaraja I
?–1388
r. 1370–1388
PrincessLithai
?–1368
r. ~1347–1368
Saw O
K. of Martaban
1283–1323
r. 1311–1323
May Hnin
Htapi

Chief queen
Saw Zein
K. of Martaban
1303–1330
r. 1323–1330
Ramesuan
1339–1395
r. 1369–1370;
1388–1395
Thong Lan
1373/74-
1388/89
r. 1388/89
Intharacha I
1359–1424
r. 1409–1424
PrincessLuethai
?–1399
1368–1399
Ramracha
1356/57–?
r. 1395/96–
1409/10
Chao Sam
Phraya

?–1448
r. 1424–1448
DeviSaileuthai
?–1400
1400–1419
Trailok
1431–1488
r. 1448–1488
Boromapan
?–1438
1419–1438
Phaya Ram
IntharachaBoromma
Racha III

?–1491
r. 1488–1491
Ramathibodi II
1473–1529
r. 1491–1529
Worawongsa
Thirat

?–1548
r. 1548
Sri
Sudachan

?–1548
Chairacha
?–1546
r. 1534–1546
Borommaracha
Thirat IV

?–1533
r. 1529–1533
Maha
Chakkraphat

1509–1569
r. 1548–1564;
1568–1569
Suriyothai
1511–1548
Yotfa
1536–1548
r. 1546–1548
Srisin
1541–1560
Ratsadathirat
1528/29–1534/35
r. 1533/34–1534/35
Boromdilok
?–1549
Thepkasattri
Sanphet I
1514–1590
r. 1569–1590
WisutkasatMahinthrathirat
1539–1569
r. 1564–1568;
1569
Ramesuan
?–1564
Bayinnaung
K. of Toungoo
1516–1581
r. 1550–1581
SuphankanlayaChao Khrua
Manichan
Naresuan
1555/56–1605
r. 1590–1605
Sanpet III
1556–1620
r. 1605–1620
Okya Sri
Thammathirat
Sanphet IV
?–1620
r. 1620
Songtham
1590–1628
r. 1620–1628
Sanphet VII
?–1656
r. 1656
?
Chetthathirat
~1613–1629
r. 1628–1629
Athittayawong
1618–?
r. 1629
SirithidaPrasat
Thong

~1600–1656
r. 1629–1656
Siri
Kanlayani
Narai
1633–1688
r. 1656–1688
Suriyong
Ratsami
Chai
?–1656
r. 1656
Kusawadi
of Chiang Mai
Phetracha
1632–1703
r. 1688–1703
Sudawadi
Princess
Yothathep
1656–1735
Srisuphan
Princess
Yothathip
1636–1706
Sanphet VIII
1661–1709
r. 1703–1709
Rattana
Thongsuk
Princess
Rachanurak
Thai Sa
?–1732
1709–1733
Khao
Princess
Aphainuchit
Borommakot
1680–1758
r. 1733–1758
Phlap
Princess
Phiphitmontri
Prince
Noren
Thammathibet
?–1756
Ekkathat
?–1767
r. 1758–1767
MaoliUthumphon
?–1796
r. 1758
Vimolphakdi
Phra Aksorn Sundhornsartra
(Thongdi Chakri)
1702–1769
Prince Father
Yok
Princess Mother
Yong
Saetae
Nok Iang
?–1774
Princess Mother
Sri Anocha
of Lampang
1750–1821
Maha
Sura Singhanat

Viceroy
1744–1803
t. 1782–1803
Nak
na Bangxang
1737–1826
Queen
Buddha Yodfa
Chulaloke
(Rama I)

1737–1809
r. 1782–1809
Nui Yai
of Nakhon Si Thammarat
?–1828
Concubine
Sa
Princess Thepsuthavadi
?–1799
Phra Intraraksa
(Sem)
House of Maha Sura Singhanat
Son
Queen
Taksin
(Sanphet X)

1734–1782
r. 1767–1782
Chimyai
 ?–1779
Concubine
Maha
Senanurak

Viceroy
1773–1817
t. 1809–1817
Praphaivadi
Princess
Depayavadi
1777–1823
Chaem
Krachangfaa
Princess Sri
Sundhorndep
1770–1808
House of Rama IMaha Sakdi
phonlasep

Viceroy
1773–1832
t. 1824–1832
ThongyuAnurak
Devesh

Deputy Viceroy
1746–1806
t. 1786–1806
Inthraphithak
Viceroy
?–1782
t. ?–1782
Abhaya
Dhibesra
Prince
Krashatra
Nujit
1779–1809
House of Maha Senanurakfive other
unnamed
children
Riam
1770–1837
Concubine
Buddha
Loetla
Nabhalai
(Rama II)

1767–1824
r. 1809–1824
Bunrot
1767–1836
Queen
House of Maha SakdiphonlasepHouse of Anurak Devesh
House of Rama II
Bang
Concubine
Nangklao
(Rama III)

1787–1851
r. 1824–1851
Sab
Concubine
Noo Dam
1792–1793
Pom
1791–1793
Pinklao
Viceroy
1808–1866
t. 1851–1866
Aim
Sae-ong
Concubine
House of Rama IIIHouse of Pinklao
Lakkhananukhun
1814–1835
Ngiew
Suwannathat
Siriwongse
Prince
Mataya
Bitaksa
1812–1839
NoiLamom
Princess
Sudaratana
Rajaprayura
1818–1896
Wichaichan
Viceroy
1838–1885
t. 1868–1885
House of Wichaichan
Somanas
Vadhanavadi

1834–1852
Queen
Samli
Bunnag
1835–1900
Concubine
Ramphoei
Sirivongse
1834–1862
Queen
Mongkut
(Rama IV)

1804–1868
r. 1851–1868
Piam
Sucharitakul
1838–1904
Concubine
Bung
Indravimol
Concubine
House of Rama IV
Somanas
1852–1852
Sukhumala
Marasri

1861–1927
Queen
Chulalongkorn
(Rama V)

1853–1910
r. 1868–1910
Saovabha
Phongsri

1864–1919
Queen
Sunandha
Kumariratana

1860–1880
Queen
Sun
1895–1949
Gagananga
Yukala

Prince Bijit
Prijakorn
1855–1909
House of Rama V
Paribatra
Sukhumbandhu

Prince of
Nakhon Sawan
1881–1944
Suddha
Dibyaratana

Princess of
Rattanakosin
1877–1922
Kannabhorn
Bejaratana

1878–1880
Svasti Sobhana
Prince Svastivatana Visishtha
1865–1935
Abhabarni
1874–1938
Savang
Vadhana

1862–1955
Queen
Aum
Pisolyabutr
1856–1877
Concubine
Yai
Sucharitakul
1858–1936
Devan
Udayawongse

Prince
Devawongse
Varopakarn
1858–1923
Prajadhipok
(Rama VII)

1893–1941
r. 1925–1935
Rambai Barni
Svastivatana
1904–1984
Queen
Vajirunhis
Crown Prince
1878–1895
Mahidol
Adulyadej

Prince of Songkla
1892–1929
Prince Father
Sangwan
Talapat
1900–1995
Princess Mother
Kitiyakara
Voralaksana

Prince of
Chanthaburi I
1874–1931
Absara Samarn
Devakula
1877–1939
Chakrabongse
Bhuvanath

Prince of Phitsanulok
1883–1920
Hereditary Prince
Asdang
Dejavudh

Prince of
Nakhon Ratchasima
1889–1924
Hereditary Prince
Vajiravudh
(Rama VI)

1881–1925
r. 1910–1925
Suvadhana
Abhayavongsa
1905–1985
Princess Consort
Aram
Rattanakul
Serireongrit
1920–1982
Galyani
Vadhana

Princess of
Naradhiwas
1923–2008
Ananda
Mahidol
(Rama VIII)

1925–1946
r. 1935–1946
Nakkhatra
Mangala

Prince of
Chanthaburi II
1897–1953
Bua
Snidvongse
1909–1999
Praphai
Sucharitakul
1902–1975
Princess Consort
Bejaratana
Rajasuda

1925–2011
Dasanavalaya
Rattanakul
Serireongrit
1945–
Sinthu
Sornsongkram
1940–
Bhumibol
Adulyadej
(Rama IX)

1927–2016
r. 1946–2016
Sirikit
Kitiyakara
1932–
Queen
Adulakit
Kitiyakara
1930–2004
Bandhusavali
Yugala
1934–
Busba
Kitiyakara
1934–
Kalyanakit
Kitiyakara
1929–1987
Jessica
Mickelich
Jitas
Sornsongkram
1974–
Peter Ladd
Jensen
1951–
Ubolratana
Rajakanya

1951–
Sirindhorn
Princess Royal
1955–
Srali
Kitiyakara
1966–
Sornsongkram family
David
Wheeler
Ploypailin
Jensen
1981–
Poom
Jensen
1983–2004
Sujarinee
Vivacharawongse
1962–
Vajiralongkorn
(Rama X)

1952–
r. 2016–
Srirasmi
Suwadee
1971–
Soamsawali
Princess Suddhanarinatha
1957–
Chulabhorn
Walailak

Princess Srisavangavadhana
1957–
Virayudh
Tishyasarin
1955–
Wheeler family
Sirikitiya
Jensen
1985–
Juthavachara
Vivacharawongse
1979–
Vacharaesorn
Vivacharawongse
1981–
Chakriwat
Vivacharawongse
1983–
Dipangkorn
Rasmijoti

2005–
Suthida
Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhaya
1978–
Queen
Bajra
Kitiyabha

Princess Rajasarinisiribajra
1978–
Adityadhorn
Kitikhun

1984–
Siribha
Chudhabhorn

1982–
Riya
Gough
Vatchrawee
Vivacharawongse
1985–
Sirivannavari
1987–

References

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  • Finestone, Jeffrey (1989). The Royal Family of Thailand: The Descendants of King Chulalongkorn. New Cavendish Books. ISBN 9780904568882.
  • Smith, Malcolm (January 1943). "The families of the kings of Siam of the House of Chakri". Annals of Eugenics. 12 (1): 151–157. doi:10.1111/j.1469-1809.1943.tb02318.x. ISSN 2050-1420. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  • "King Taksin and Thailand's Chinese roots". The Nation. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  • Thapthong, Thepchu (1985). ต้นตระกูลไทย ราชสกุล-นามสกุลพระราชทาน [Thai family ancestry, royal surname – royal surname bestowed]. Bangkok: Watcharin Print Pao. ISBN 9789742985936.

Chakri Dynasty

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Chakri dynasty
ราชวงศ์จักรี
Emblem of the House of Chakri
The royal emblem
CountryThailand
Founded6 April 1782; 242 years ago (1782-04-06)
FounderRama I
Current headRama X
TitlesKing of Siam (1782–1949)
King of Thailand (1949–present)
Estate(s)Kingdom of Thailand
Cadet branches131 cadet houses (91 royal and 40 viceregal)

The Chakri dynasty (Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี, RTGSRatchawong Chakkri, pronounced [râːt.tɕʰā.wōŋ tɕàk.krīː] ) is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand. The head of the house is the king, who is head of state. The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin Era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of King Taksin the Great's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino-Mon descent.[1]

Prior to his accession to the throne, Rama I held for years the title Chakri, the civil chancellor. In founding the dynasty, the king himself chose "Chakri" as the name for it. The emblem of the house is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trishula), the celestial weapons of the gods Vishnu and Shiva, of whom the Thai sovereign is seen as an incarnation.

The current head of the house is Vajiralongkorn who was proclaimed king on 1 December 2016, but has reigned with retroactive effect since 13 October 2016 after the death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej. The house's current seat is the Grand Palace. On Saturday, 4 May 2019, the coronation of Vajiralongkorn, with the traditional ceremony, occurred in Bangkok.[2]

Royal family

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Photograph of Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla and Mom Sangwan (later the Princess Mother).
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty.

The present royal family of Thailand belongs to the House of Mahidol (Thai: ราชสกุลมหิดล; RTGSRatchasakun Mahidon), a cadet branch of the Chakri dynasty. The House was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1891–1929) and Princess Srinagarindra (1900–1995). The Prince was a son of King Chulalongkorn and his wife Queen Savang Vadhana. The Prince was also the half-brother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Prince Mahidol's elder son), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the Prince's younger son) ascended the throne in 1946. In 1949 the King married his first cousin once removed, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (a daughter of Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangala Kitiyakara, a grandson of King Chulalongkorn). Bhumibol was succeeded by his son Vajiralongkorn officially on 13 October 2016, but was proclaimed King on 1 December 2016.

Members

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This is a list of current members of the royal family:

Descendants of Rama IX
Descendants of Rama V
  • The Princess Suddhanarinatha (the King's ex-wife and maternal first cousin)
  • Prince Chaloemsuek Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)

Other members

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Descendants of Rama V
  • Prince Nawaphan Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Prince Thikhamphon Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Prince Chulcherm Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Princess Nopphadonchaloemsi Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
Descendants of Rama IV
  • Princess Uthaithiang Jayankura (the King's paternal half-first cousin twice removed)
  • Prince Charunritdet Jayankura (the King's paternal half-first cousin twice removed)
  • Princess Uthaikanya Bhanubandhu (the King's paternal half-first cousin once removed)

Other noble relatives

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Descendants of Rama IX
  • Peter Ladd Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's ex-husband)
    • Dame Ploypailin Jensen and David Wheeler (the King's niece & nephew-in-law)
      • Maximus Wheeler (the King's grandnephew)
      • Leonardo Wheeler (the King's grandnephew)
      • Alexandra Wheeler (the King's grandniece)
    • Dame Sirikitiya Jensen (the King's niece)
  • Virayudh Tishyasarin (the Princess Srisavangavadhana's ex-husband)
Descendants of Mahidol Adulyadej
  • Dame Dhasanawalaya and Sinthu Sornsongkram (the King's paternal first cousin & her husband)
    • Jitat and Jessica Sornsongkram (the King's paternal first cousin once removed & his wife)
Descendants of Rama V
  • Induratana Paribatra (the King's paternal half-first cousin once removed)
  • Dame Wutchaloem Vudhijaya (the King's paternal half-first cousin once removed)
  • Dame Phansawali Kitiyakara (the King's paternal half-second cousin, maternal aunt by marriage, and the Princess Suddhanarinatha's mother)
    • The Hon. Sarali Kitiyakara (the King's maternal first cousin and the Princess Suddhanarinatha's younger sister)
  • Phanuma Yugala (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Sisawangwong Bunyachittradun (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Phumaripihrom Schell and Jean-Marie Schell (the King's paternal half-second cousin and her husband)
  • Patthamanarangsi Senanarong (the King's paternal half-second cousin)
  • Dame Busba Sathanapong (the King's maternal aunt)
Descendants of Rama IV
  • Phanwarophat Svetarundra (the King's paternal second cousin once removed)

Line of succession

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Notes and sources
Mark Source for listing or note on exclusion from succession
P 1924 Palace Law of Succession
C 1. In the case where the Throne becomes vacant and the King has already appointed an Heir to the Throne under the 1924 Palace Law on Succession, and may be submitted the name of a Princess in "Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017" Chapter II: The King, Section 21.

2.The proposal of the name of a Princess to the throne, there has been an amendment to the constitution since 1974. Therefore, the lineage of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej is counted in accordance with the constitution amended in his reign.

M Disqualified - married a foreigner
X Was degraded from succession

Notes

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History

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Monarchs

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Portrait Style / Personal name Birth Reign Coronation Consorts Death Claim
Rama I His Majesty King Phutthayotfa Chulalok
(Rama I)

Thongduang
20 March 1737
Ayutthaya
6 April 1782

7 September 1809

(27 years, 154 days)
10 June 1782 Queen Amarindra
and 31 other consorts
7 September 1809
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 72 years, 171 days)
Made himself king
Rama II His Majesty King Phutthaloetla Naphalai
(Rama II)

Chim
24 February 1767
Amphawa
7 September 1809

21 July 1824

(14 years, 318 days)
17 September 1809 Queen Sri Suriyendra
Princess Consort Sri Sulalai
and 51 other consorts
21 July 1824
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 57 years, 148 days)
Son of Rama I and Amarindra
Rama III His Majesty King Nangklao
(Rama III)

Thap
31 March 1788
Thonburi Palace
21 July 1824

2 April 1851

(26 years, 255 days)
1 August 1824 42 consorts 2 April 1851
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 63 years, 2 days)
Son of Rama II and Sri Sulalai
Rama IV His Majesty King Phra Chomklao
(Rama IV)

Mongkut
18 October 1804
Thonburi Palace
2 April 1851

1 October 1868

(17 years, 182 days)
15 May 1851 Queen Somanass Waddhanawathy
Queen Debsirindra
Princess Phannarai
and 58 other consorts
1 October 1868
Phanumas Chamrun Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 63 years, 349 days)
Son of Rama II and Sri Suriyendra
Rama V His Majesty King Phra Chulachomklao
(Rama V)

Chulalongkorn
20 September 1853
Grand Palace
1 October 1868

23 October 1910

(42 years, 22 days)
11 November 1868 Queen Sunanda Kumariratana
Queen Sukhumala Marasri
Queen Savang Vadhana
Queen Saovabha Phongsri
and 88 other consorts
23 October 1910
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace
(aged 57 years, 33 days)
Son of Rama IV and Debsirindra
Rama VI His Majesty King Mongkut Klao
(Rama VI)

Vajiravudh
1 January 1881
Grand Palace
23 October 1910

26 November 1925

(15 years, 34 days)
11 November 1910 Princess Consort Indrasakdi Sachi
Consort Sucharit Suda
Princess Consort Lakshamilavan
Princess Consort Suvadhana
26 November 1925
Chakraphat Phiman Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 44 years, 329 days)
Son of Rama V and Saovabha Phongsri
Rama VII His Majesty King Pokklao
(Rama VII)

Prajadhipok
8 November 1893
Sutdhasri Aphirom Hall, Grand Palace
26 November 1925

2 March 1935

(9 years, 96 days)
25 February 1926 Queen Rambai Barni 30 May 1941
Knowle House, Surrey
(aged 47 years, 203 days)
Son of Rama V and Saovabha Phongsri
Rama VIII His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol
(Rama VIII)
20 September 1925
Heidelberg
2 March 1935

9 June 1946

(11 years, 99 days)
never crowned never married 9 June 1946
Boromphiman Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 20 years, 262 days)
Grandson of Rama V and Savang Vadhana
Rama IX His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
(Rama IX)
5 December 1927
Mount Auburn Hospital
9 June 1946

13 October 2016

(70 years, 126 days)
5 May 1950 Queen Sirikit 13 October 2016
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 88 years, 313 days)
Grandson of Rama V and Savang Vadhana
Rama X His Majesty King Vajiraklao
(Rama X)

Vajiralongkorn
28 July 1952
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace
13 October 2016

present

(8 years, 41 days)
4 May 2019 Queen Suthida
Consort Sineenat
Living
(age 72 years, 118 days)
Son of Rama IX and Sirikit

Timeline

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Rama XRama IXRama VIIIRama VIIRama VIRama VRama IVRama IIIRama IIRama I

Front Palaces

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The Maha Uparat (มหาอุปราช) or the Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Mongkol (Vice or Second King of Siam/Viceroy of Siam) (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล) was an office that was bestowed on the highest ranking prince, frequently the monarch's younger brother or son. Until 1885 every Chakri monarch had appointed a prince to this office. The Uprarat and his miniature court would reside at the Front Palace (วังหน้า) (a palace complex to the north of the Grand Palace, now the site of the Bangkok National Museum). By tradition the Uparat was designated the heir to the throne, however only Prince Itsarasunthon was able to ascend the throne as King Phutthaloetla Naphalai. The office was extremely prestigious and carried with it almost equal status to the king, this can be seen in Prince Chutamani (younger brother of King Mongkut), who was elevated to Vice King Pinklao in 1851 (he carried with him the styles and titles of a King). The office was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his Uparat and cousin Prince Wichaichan died. He then declared his oldest son the crown prince of Siam, but not Uparat.[3]

Portrait Name Birth Relationship to Monarch Reign Coronation Death Monarch
Maha Sura Singhanat His Royal Highness Prince
Maha Sura Singhanat
1 November 1744
Ayutthaya
Younger brother 1782

3 November 1803
1782 3 November 1803
Burapha Phimuk Hall, Front Palace
(aged 59 years, 2 days)
Rama I
Rama II His Royal Highness Prince Krommaluang Itsarasunthon 24 February 1767
Amphawa
Second son 15 March 1807

7 September 1809
(acceded to throne as Rama II)
(2 years, 176 days)
15 March 1807 21 July 1824
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 57 years, 148 days)
House of Chakri His Majesty Royal Highness Prince
Maha Senanurak
29 March 1773
Thonburi
Younger brother 22 September 1809

16 July 1817

(7 years, 297 days)
22 September 1809 16 July 1817
Wayusathan Amaret Hall, Front Palace
(aged 44 years, 109 days)
Rama II
Sakdiphonlasep His Majesty Royal Prince
Sakdiphonlasep
21 October 1785
Grand Palace
Uncle 1824

1 May 1832
13 September 1824 1 May 1832
Front Palace
(aged 46 years, 193 days)
Rama III
Pinklao His Majesty King
Pinklao
4 September 1808
Thonburi Palace
Younger brother 2 April 1851

7 January 1866

(14 years, 280 days)
25 May 1851 7 January 1866
Wongchan Hall, Front Palace
(aged 57 years, 125 days)
Rama IV
Wichaichan Krom Phrarajawang
Bowon Wichaichan
6 September 1838
Thonburi Palace
First cousin 2 October 1868

28 August 1885

(16 years, 330 days)
25 November 1868 28 August 1885
Bowon Boriwat Hall, Front Palace
(aged 46 years, 356 days)
Rama V

Rear Palace

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Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข), or the Rear Palace, was another office inherited from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. However, since the founding of the dynasty there has only been one rear palace. Prince Anurak Devesh was the nephew of King Phutthayotfa Chualok (his mother Princess Thepsuthavadi was the king's elder sister) and was appointed to the office in 1785.

Portrait Name Birth Relationship to Monarch Tenure Death Monarch
Anurak Devesh Prince Krom Phra
Anurak Devesh
Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk
28 March 1746
Ayutthaya
Nephew circa 1785

20 December 1806
20 December 1806
Rear Palace
(aged 60 years, 267 days)
Rama I

Crown Princes

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The Crown Prince of Thailand or Sayam Makutrajakuman (สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) is the designated and heir apparent to the throne and headship of the dynasty. The title was created in 1886 when King Chulalongkorn appointed his eldest son by Princess Consort Savang Vadhana, Prince Vajirunhis as Sayam Makutrajakuman. The title was copied directly from the Western tradition. Since then, there have only been three crown princes. The most recent crown prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn, was invested with the title in 1972 and became King in 2016. The succession is governed by the 1924 Palace Law of Succession passed by King Vajiravudh.

Portrait Name Birth Relationship to Monarch Became heir Tenure Death Heir of
Vajirunhis Maha Vajirunhis 27 June 1878
Grand Palace
Eighth son 14 January 1886 14 January 1886[4]

4 January 1895

(8 years, 355 days)
4 January 1895
Grand Palace
(16 years, 191 days)
Rama V
Vajiravudh Maha Vajiravudh 1 January 1881
Grand Palace
Eleventh son 4 January 1895 4 January 1895[5]

23 October 1910
(acceded to throne as Rama VI)
(15 years, 292 days)
26 November 1925
Chakraphat Phiman Hall, Grand Palace
(44 years, 329 days)
Vajiralongkorn Maha Vajiralongkorn 28 July 1952
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace
Only son 28 July 1952 28 December 1972[6]
13 October 2016
(acceded to throne as Rama X)
(43 years, 290 days)
Living
(72 years, 118 days)
Rama IX

Queens

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Portrait Name Father Birth Marriage Became consort Appointment ceremony Ceased to be consort Death Spouse
House of Chakri Queen Amarindra Thong Na Bangxang
(Na Bangxang)
15 March 1737
Amphawa
circa 1760 6 April 1782
Spouse's accession
not formally appointed 7 September 1809
Spouse's death
(27 years, 154 days)
25 May 1826
Grand Palace
(aged 89 years, 71 days)
Rama I
Sri Suriyendra Queen Sri Suriyendra Ngoen Saetan
(Tan)
21 September 1767
Amphawa
21 September 1801 7 September 1809
Spouse's accession
not formally appointed 21 July 1824
Spouse's death
(14 years, 318 days)
18 October 1836
Thonburi Palace
(aged 69 years, 27 days)
Rama II
House of Chakri Princess Kunthon Thipphayawadi Rama I of Siam
(Chakri)
1798
Grand Palace
circa 1816 not formally appointed 21 July 1824
Spouse's death
16 February 1838
Bangkok
Somanass Waddhanawathy Queen Somanass Waddhanawathy Lakkhananukhun of Siam
(Chakri)
21 December 1834
Bangkok
2 January 1852 none 10 October 1852
Grand Palace
(282 days)
(aged 17 years, 294 days)
Rama IV
Debsirindra Queen Debsirindra Siriwong of Siam, Prince of Mattayaphithak
(Siriwong)
17 July 1834
Bangkok
6 January 1852 none 9 September 1862
Grand Palace
(10 years, 246 days)
(aged 28 years, 54 days)
Phannarai Princess Phannarai Siriwong of Siam, Prince of Mattayaphithak
(Siriwong)
9 May 1838
Bangkok
circa 1852 not formally appointed 1 October 1868
Spouse's death
22 June 1914
Tha Phra Palace, Bangkok
(aged 76 years, 44 days)
Daksinajar Princess Daksinajar Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)
18 September 1852
Grand Palace
circa 1871 not formally appointed circa 1871
divorce
13 September 1906
The Prince Divakaravongse Pravati's Palace, Bangkok
(aged 53 years, 360 days)
Rama V
Saovabhark Nariratana Princess Saovabhark Nariratana Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)
26 January 1854
Bangkok
circa 1872 none 21 July 1887
Grand Palace
(aged 33 years, 176 days)
Ubolratana Narinaga Princess Ubolratana Narinaga Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)
28 November 1846
Bangkok
circa 1872 none 15 October 1901
Grand Palace
(aged 54 years, 321 days)
Sukhumala Marasri Queen Sukhumala Marasri Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)
10 May 1861
Grand Palace
circa 1876 none 23 October 1910
Spouse's death
9 July 1927
Bangkhunphrom Palace, Bangkok
(aged 66 years, 60 days)
Sunanda Kumariratana Queen Sunanda Kumariratana Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)
10 November 1860
Grand Palace
circa 1877 none 31 May 1880
Chao Phraya River, Pak Kret
(aged 19 years, 203 days)
Savang Vadhana Queen Savang Vadhana Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)
10 September 1862
Grand Palace
circa 1877 none 23 October 1910
Spouse's death
17 December 1955
Sa Pathum Palace
(aged 93 years, 98 days)
Saovabha Phongsri Queen Saovabha Phongsri
(Queen Regent)
Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)
1 January 1864
Grand Palace
circa 1877 none 23 October 1910
Spouse's death
20 October 1919
Phaya Thai Palace
(aged 55 years, 292 days)
Saisavali Bhiromya Princess Saisavali Bhiromya
Krom Phra Suddhasininat
Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)
4 September 1862
Bangkok
circa 1881 none 23 October 1910
Spouse's death
24 June 1929
Suan Sunandha Palace, Bangkok
(aged 66 years, 293 days)
Dara Rasmi Princess Dara Rasmi
Phra Ratchachaya
Inthawichayanon of Chiang Mai
(Na Chiengmai)
26 August 1873
Klang Wieng Palace, Chiang Mai
4 February 1887 none 23 October 1910
Spouse's death
(23 years, 261 days)
9 December 1933
Rin Keaw Palace, Chiang Mai
(aged 60 years, 105 days)
Indrasakdi Sachi Queen Indrasakdi Sachi Pluem Sucharitaku, Chaophraya Suthammontri
(Sucharitaku)
10 June 1902
Klong Dan House, Phasi Charoen
12 January 1922 none 26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(3 years, 318 days)
30 November 1975
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 73 years, 173 days)
Rama VI
Lakshamilavan Princess Lakshamilavan Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong
(Vorawan)
3 July 1899
Varavarna Palace, Bangkok
27 August 1922 none 26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(3 years, 91 days)
29 August 1961
Laksamiwilat Palace, Bangkok
(aged 62 years, 57 days)
Suvadhana Queen Suvadhana Lueam Abhayavongsa, Phraya Abhaibhubest
(Abhayavongsa)
15 April 1906
Klong Bang Luang House, Bangkok Yai
10 August 1924 none 26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(1 year, 108 days)
10 October 1985
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 79 years, 178 days)
Rambai Barni Her Majesty Queen Rambai Barni Svasti Sobhana, Prince Svastivatana Visishtha
(Svastivatana)
20 December 1904
Bangkok
25 August 1918 26 November 1925
Spouse's accession
25 February 1926 2 March 1935
Spouse's abdication
(9 years, 96 days)
22 May 1984
Sukhothai Palace
(aged 79 years, 154 days)
Rama VII
Sirikit Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
(Queen Regent)
Nakkhatra Mangala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi
(Kitiyakara)
12 August 1932
1808 Rama VI Road, Pathum Wan
28 April 1950 5 May 1950 13 October 2016
Spouse's death
(66 years, 168 days)
Living
(aged 92 years, 103 days)
Rama IX
Her Majesty Queen Suthida Kham Tidjai
(Tidjai)
3 June 1978
Hat Yai
1 May 2019 4 May 2019 Incumbent
(5 years, 206 days)
Living
(aged 46 years, 173 days)
Rama X

Family tree

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Chakri Dynasty Family Tree
Amarindra
1737–1826
(Queen)
Phutthayotfa
Chulalok
(Rama I)

1737–1809
r.1782-1809
Nui Yai
(Concubine)
Taksin
the Great

of Thonburi
1734–1782
r.1767–1782
Princess
Chim Yai
–1779
Maha
Senanurak

Viceroy
1773–1817
t.1809-1817
Praphaiwadi
Princess
Thepphayawadi
1777–1823
Chaem Krachangfa
Princess
Si Sunthonthep
1770–1808
House of
the First
Reign
Maha Sakdi
phonlasep

Viceroy
1773–1832
t.1824-1832
Aphaithibet
Prince
Krasattranuchit
1779–1809
House of
Maha
Senanurak
five other
unnamed
children
Sri Sulalai
1770–1837
Phutthaloetla
Naphalai
(Rama II)

1767–1824
r. 1809-1824
Sri
Suriyendra

1767–1836
(Queen)
House of
Maha
Sakdi-
phonlasep
Bang
(Concubine)
Nangklao
(Rama III)

1787–1851
r.1824-1851
Sap
(Concubine)
Prince
Nu Dam
Princess
Pom
Pinklao
Viceroy
1808–1866
t. 1851-1866
Em
(Concubine)
LakkhananukhunNgiu Suvarnadat
(Concubine)
Siriwong
Prince
Mattaya Phithak
1812–1839
Noi
(Concubine)
Lamom
Princess
Sudarat Ratchaprayun
1818–1896
House of
Pinklao
Wichaichan
Viceroy
1838–1885
t.1868-1885
Somanass
Vaddhanawathy

1834–1852
(Queen)
Samli
Bunnag
(Concubine)
1835–1900
Debsirindra
1834–1862
(Queen)
Mongkut
(Rama IV)

1804–1868
r.1851-1868
Piam
Sucharitkul

(Concubine)
1838–1904
Phueng
Indravimala
(Concubine)
Somanas
1852–1852
Sukhumala
Marasri

1861–1927
(Queen)
Chulalongkorn
(Rama V)

1853–1910
r. 1868–1910
Saovabha
Phongsri

1864–1919
(Queen)
Sunandha
Kumariratana

1860–1880
(Queen)
Sun
1859–1949
Gagananga
Yukala

Prince Bijit
Prijakorn
1855–1909
Paribatra
Sukhumbandhu

Prince of
Nakhon Sawan
1881–1944
Suddha
Dibyaratana

Princess of
Rattanakosin
1877–1922
Kannabhorn
Bejaratana

1878–1880
Svasti
Sobhon

1865–1935
Abha Barni
1874–1938
Savang
Vadhana

1862–1955
(Queen)
Uam
Bisalayabutra
(Concubine)
1856–1877
Yai
Sucharitkul
1858–1936
Devan
Udayawongse

Prince
Devawongse
Varopakarn
1858–1923
Prajadhipok
(Rama VII)

1893–1941
r. 1925–1935
Rambai
Barni

1904–1984
(Queen)
Mahidol
Adulyadej

the Prince
Father
1892–1929
Srinagarindra
1900–1995
Kitiyakara
Voralaksana

Prince of
Chanthaburi I
1874–1931
Apsarasaman
Devakula

1877–1939
Vajiravudh
(Rama VI)

1881–1925
r. 1910–1925
Suvadhana
Princess
Consort
1905–1985
Aram
Rattanakul
Serireongrit
m.1944
d.1950
Galyani
Vadhana

Princess of
Naradhiwas
1923–2008
Ananda
Mahidol
(Rama VIII)

1925–1946
r.1935 –1946
Nakkhatra
Mangala

Prince of
Chanthaburi II
1897–1953
Bua
Snidvongse

1909–1999
Bejaratana
Rajasuda

1925–2011
Dhasanawalaya
Sornsongkram

1945–
Sinthu
Sornsongkram
1940–
Bhumibol
Adulyadej
(Rama IX)

1927–2016
r.1946 – 2016
Sirikit
1932–
(Queen)
Adulakit
Kitiyakara

1930– 2004
Bandhusavali
Yugala

1934–

Busba
Kitiyakara

1934–
Kalyanakit
Kitiyakara

1929–1987
Jitat
Sornsongkram
1974–
Peter
Ladd
Jensen
m.1972 div.1998
Ubolratana
Rajakanya

1951–
Sirindhorn
1955–
Sarali
Kitiyakara
1966–
Ploypailin
Jensen

1981–
Poom Jensen
1983 –2004
Yuvadhida
Polpraserth

1962–
Vajiralongkorn
(Rama X)

1952–
r.2016-
Srirasmi
Suwadee

m.2001
div.2014–
Soamsawali
1957–
Chulabhorn
Walailak

1957–
Virayudh
Tishyasarin
m.1982 div.1996
Sirikitiya
Jensen

1985–
Juthavachara
Vivacharawongse
1979-
Vacharaesorn
Vivacharawongse
1981-
Chakriwat
Vivacharawongse
1983-
Dipangkorn
Rasmijoti

2005–
Bajrakitiyabha
1978–
Aditayadorn
Kitikhun

1984–
Siribha
Chudabhorn

1982–
Vatchrawee
Vivacharawongse
1985-
Sirivannavari
Nariratana

1987–

Cadet houses

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Royal houses

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Viceregal houses

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Reid, Anthony (2015). A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads. John Wiley & Sons. p. 215. ISBN 9780631179610. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. ^ "King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is crowned in elaborate ceremony". theguardian.com. 4 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  3. ^ Terwiel, B.J. (2011). Thailand's Political History: From the 13th Century to Recent Times. Thailand: River Books. p. 39. ISBN 978-9749863961. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ Royal Gazette, Announcement of the appointment of Prince Vajirunhis to the Crown Prince of Siam (Thai) Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Volume 3, Chapter 44, 1 March 1886, page 368
  5. ^ Royal Gazette, The Investiture of Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh (Thai) Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Volume 11, Chapter 63, 20 January 1895, page 346
  6. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Decree announcing the Investiture of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (Thai) Archived 5 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Volume 89, Chapter 200 (ก), Special Edition, 28 December 1972, Page 1
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "ราชกิจจานุเบกษา, พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ พระราชทานนามสกุลสำหรับเชื้อพระวงศ์พระบรมราชวงศ์ชั้น 5, เล่ม 46, ตอน 0ก, 9 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2472, หน้า 21" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
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Royal house
Chakri dynasty
Founding year: 1782
Preceded by
Thonburi Kingdom
Thonburi dynasty
Ruling dynasty of the
Kingdom of Siam/Thailand
(Rattanakosin Kingdom)

6 April 1782 − present day
Incumbent