Chakri Dynasty
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| Incumbent: Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) |
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| Style: | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent: | Maha Vajiralongkorn |
| First monarch: | Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (Rama I) |
| Formation: | 1782 |
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| Initial states of Thailand (3 BCE-1238) |
| Sukhothai Kingdom (1238-1448 ) |
| Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767) |
| Thonburi Kingdom (1768-1782) |
| Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932) |
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The Chakri dynasty has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Ratthanakosin era in 1782 following the end of Taksin of Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The Chakri which provides both name and emblem to the house of Chakri, is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula), the celestial weapon of the God Narayana (an avatar of Vishnu) of whom the Siamese King is seen as a personification. The coined name Chakri thus denotes the transcending force of divine strength and stability upon the physical realm.
Prior to the founding of the dynasty, Buddha Yodfa Chulalok (Rama I), held the title of Chao Pharaya Chakri for over 10 years. This title was held by the greatest warlords of Ayuthaya and was meant to reflect the prowess of the holder on the battlefield. In the founding of the dynasty King Rama I himself chose both name and emblem for the dynasty.
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[edit] List of Kings
- Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (Rama I)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลกมหาราช (6 April 1782 - 7 September 1809) - Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย (7 September 1809 - 21 July 1824) - Nangklao (Rama III)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (21 July 1824 - 2 April 1851) - Mongkut (Rama IV)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (3 April 1851 - 1 October 1868) - Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว "พระปิยมหาราช" (2 October 1868 - 23 October 1910) - Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (23 October 1910 - 26 November 1925) - Prajadhipok (Rama VII)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (26 November 1925 - 2 March 1935) - Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวอานันทมหิดล (2 March 1935 - 9 June 1946) - Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX)
พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช (9 June 1946 - Present)
[edit] Vice-Kings
Until 1885 every king had a vice-king (Maha Uparaja, also often translated as second king), usually the brother of the king and the designated heir to the throne - however Rama II was the only former vice-king who actually ascended to the throne. When the vice-king died before the king, the title often remained vacant for several years. The system was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his vice-king Bovorn Vichaicharn died. He then declared his oldest son the crown prince, but not vice-king.
[edit] List of Vice-Kings
- สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาสุรสิงหนาท(1782-1802)
- สมเด็จฯ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระอนุรักษเทเวศร์ กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข(Deputy Vice-King 1785-1806)
- Rama II(1806-1809)
- สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาเสนานุรักษ์(1809-1817)
- สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาศักดิ์พลเสพ(1824-1832)
- พระบาทสมเด็จพระปิ่นเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว(1851-1866)
- สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรวิไชยชาญ(1868-1885)
[edit] Regents
When the King is unable to perform his royal duties - because he is underage, out of the country for a prolonged time, or staying in a monastery as a monk - a regent takes over his duties.
[edit] List of Regents
- Si Suriyawongse (1868-1873), until King Chulalongkorn became 20 years old
- Saovabha (1897), while King Chulalongkorn traveled to Europe in 1897
- Narisaranuwadtiwongse (1934-1935)
- Oscar Anuvatana (1935)
- Athitaya Dibhabha (1935-1944)
- Pridi Banomyong (1944-1946)
- Rangsit, Prince of Chainat (1946)
- Dhanivat Bidyalabh Bridhyakon (1946-1950), until King Bhumibol Adulyadej finished his studies in Switzerland
- Sirikit Kitiyakara (1956), while King Bhumibol Adulyadej was a Buddhist monk
- Srinagarindra (1960), while King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit traveled to Europe.
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