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Chao Phraya (title)
The Thai nobility was a social class comprising titled officials (''khunnang'', ) in the service of Thai monarchy, the monarchy. They formed part of a hierarchical social system which developed from the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom (14th century – 1767), through the Thonburi Kingdom, Thonburi (1767–1782) and early Rattanakosin Kingdom, Rattanakosin (1782 onwards) periods. Reforms by King Chulalongkorn ended the system around the end of the 19th century, though noble titles continued to be granted until the abolition of absolute monarchy in Thailand, abolition of absolute monarchy in 1932. Thailand, Thai noble titles comprise a rank and a title, which denote the holder's post or office. Unlike in European aristocracies, Thai noble titles were not inherited, but individually granted based on personal merit. Nevertheless, familial influence was substantial, and some families were able to accumulate large amounts of wealth and power, especially during the 17th to 19th centuries. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Monarchy
The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional monarchy, constitutional form of government of Thailand (formerly ''Siam''). The king of Thailand (, historically, ''king of Siam''; ) is the head of state and head of the ruling Chakri dynasty. Although the current Chakri dynasty was created in 1782, the existence of the institution of monarchy in Thailand is traditionally considered to have its roots in the founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom in 1238, with a brief interregnum from the death of Ekkathat to the accession of Taksin in the 18th century. The institution was transformed into a constitutional monarchy in 1932 after the bloodless socialist-leaning Siamese Revolution of 1932. The monarchy's official ceremonial residence is the Grand Palace in Bangkok, while the private residence has been at the Dusit Palace. The king of Thailand is head of state, Highest Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Highest Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, adherent of Buddhism in Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuhanayok
Chatusadom or Catustambha ( , literally "Four Pillars" from Sanskrit ''Catur'' "Four" + ''Stambha'' "Pillars") was the Thai system of central executive governance during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Thonburi Kingdom and Rattanakosin Kingdom from 1454 to 1892. For about four hundred years, it had served as the constitution of central government of Siam or Thailand until King Chulalongkorn organized ''Chatusadom'' into modern ministries and officially established the Cabinet on April 1, 1892. The ''Chatusadom'' system King Trailokanat promulgated the constitution of ''Chatusadom'' in his Palatine Law, or ''Phra aiyakan tamnaeng na phonlaruean'' (), with the promulgation date being 1454. The original written law had been lost, however. ''Chatusadom'' went through subsequent amendments over time and King Rama I enacted the Palatine Law in the Three Seals Law, from which the ''Chatusadom'' was mostly studied. The ''Chatusadom'' bureaucracy was divided into ''Phonlaruean'' () or Civil A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaiphubet
Aphaiphubet () is a Thai noble title granted to some governors of Battambang, who acted as rulers of Inner Cambodia during the period of Siamese rule from 1794 to 1907. Past titleholders all came from what is now the Abhayavongsa family. Holders of the title included: * Chaophraya Aphaiphubet (Baen) * Phraya Aphaiphubet (Baen) * * Phraya Aphaiphubet (Ched) * Phraya Aphaiphubet (Som) * Phraya Aphaiphubet (Nong) * , father of Thai prime minister Khuang Aphaiwong Khuang Aphaiwong (also spelled Kuang, Abhaiwong and Abhaiwongse; , ; 17 May 1902 – 15 March 1968), also known by his noble title Luang Kowit-aphaiwong (, ), was the founder of the Democrat Party and three times the prime minister of Thaila ... * Thai titles of nobility Noble titles created in 1794 *Aphaiphubet {{Nobility-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaiya
Chaiya (, ) is a former capital district ('' Amphoe mueang'') of Surat Thani province, Southern Thailand. The main town is Talat Chaiya. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Tha Chang and Kapoe of Ranong province; Phato of Chumphon province, and Tha Chana in Surat Thani. To the east is the Gulf of Thailand, with Cape Sui marking the northern end of the Bandon Bay. The eastern part of the district consists of mostly flat low coastal areas, while to the west are the mountains of the Phuket mountain range, including Kaeng Krung National Park. History Laem Pho Beach in the district is thought to have been a Srivijaya Kingdom seaport in the 7th to 13th centuries. Srivijaya was a Malay city-state that grew to become an influential maritime power in what is now Southeast Asia. Tang dynasty (7th–10th centuries) ceramics have been found in the area as well as pottery from India and glassware from Persia. Similar finds have been made in Ban Thung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi (, ) or Phet Buri () is a town ('' thesaban mueang'') in southern Thailand, capital of Phetchaburi Province. In Thai, Phetchaburi means "city of diamonds" (''buri'' meaning "city" in Sanskrit). It is approximately 160 km south of Bangkok, at the northern end of the Thai peninsula. As of 2005, the town had a population of 26,181 and covers the two ''tambon'' Tha Rap and Khlong Krachaeng. The Phetchaburi River runs through the middle of the city. The region is mostly flat, save for a single hill (called ''Khao Wang'') on the outskirts of town. The royal palace named Phra Nakhon Khiri and one of the many wats are on top of Khao Wang. The hill and town is the site of an annual festival, called the Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair. It lasts for eight days in early February and includes a sound and light show and classical Thai dance. The official city flower is the leelowadee flower or frangipani. Phetchaburi is known for its traditional Thai desserts. The most well-known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok (, ) is a city municipality in northern Thailand and the capital of Phitsanulok province. It had a city population of 60,827 and an urban population of approximately 200,000 in 2024, making it Thailand's 19th-most populous city proper and one of the major urban centers in the northern region. Located in the geographic center of the province, it occupies the fertile plains along the banks of the Nan River, which flows south to join the Chao Phraya River. Phitsanulok was founded in the 11th century as a small Khmer outpost called ''Song Khwae'' (). The city served as the second capital of various kingdoms on several occasions; during the late Sukhothai Kingdom, and during the Ayutthaya Kingdom under King Borommatrailokanat, who resided in the city to defend against the Lanna Kingdom. He unified the western and eastern Song Khwae settlements and renamed them "Phitsanulok". Due to its strategic importance as Ayutthaya's northern outpost, the city frequently faced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yommarat
Yommarat () is a Thai noble title historically given to the minister of the Krom Mueang or Nakhonban, one of the four ministries under the ''chatusadom'' system, which was responsible for maintaining peace and order in the capital. Holders of the title were typically granted the high rank of phraya or chaophraya. The title "Yommarat" is derived from "Yamaraja," the name of the Hindu god of death, Yama, who is believed to govern the underworld. The term "Yommarat" is thus a reflection of the minister's role in overseeing law and order, often in a manner that could involve matters of life and death, similar to the figure of Yamaraja in traditional beliefs. List of titleholders Known historical holders of the title include: During the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Ayutthaya period: * Phraya Yommarat ?–1758 Joined Kromma Muen Thepphiphit, Prince Thepphiphit in a failed rebellion against Ekkathat, King Ekkathat in 1758, imprisoned, pardoned and released to fight the invading Burmese in Burmes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Samuhakalahom
The ''samuhakalahom'' () was one of the two chief ministers in the historical Chatusadom government system of Siam (now Thailand) in use from the Ayutthaya through early Rattanakosin periods. The post was originally charged with military affairs but later oversaw both civil and military affairs in southern cities. Officials who held the post usually received the noble title of Mahasena (). List of ''samuhakalahom'' Rattanakosin # Chaophraya Mahasena (Pli): Served King Rama I, from 1782. #Chaophraya Mahasena (Bunnag): Served Rama I until he died in 1805. He was the progenitor of the Bunnag family, which would become one of the most powerful noble families, with multiple descendants also holding the post. #Chaophraya Mahasena (Pin): Served during the reign of Rama I. #Chaophraya Mahasena (Bunma): Served until his death during the reign of Rama II. #Chaophraya Wongsasurasak (Saeng): Served until he died in 1822. #Chaophraya Mahasena (Sang): Served kings Rama II and Rama III. #Chaophr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalahom
Chatusadom or Catustambha ( , literally "Four Pillars" from Sanskrit language, Sanskrit ''Catur'' "Four" + ''Stambha'' "Pillars") was the Thai system of central executive governance during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Thonburi Kingdom and Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932), Rattanakosin Kingdom from 1454 to 1892. For about four hundred years, it had served as the constitution of central government of Siam or Thailand until King Chulalongkorn organized ''Chatusadom'' into modern List of government ministries of Thailand, ministries and officially established the Cabinet of Thailand, Cabinet on April 1, 1892. The ''Chatusadom'' system King Borommatrailokkanat, Trailokanat promulgated the constitution of ''Chatusadom'' in his Palatine Law, or ''Phra aiyakan tamnaeng na phonlaruean'' (), with the promulgation date being 1454. The original written law had been lost, however. ''Chatusadom'' went through subsequent amendments over time and King Rama I enacted the Palatine Law in the Three Seal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Samuhanayok
The ''samuhanayok'' () was one of the two chief ministers in the historical Chatusadom government system of Siam (now Thailand), originally charged with civil affairs but later overseeing both civil and military affairs in northern cities. During the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Ayutthaya and Thonburi Kingdom, Thonburi periods, the official who held the post usually took the Thai noble title, noble title of Chakri (, ). The term, from Sanskrit :wikt:चक्री, चक्री ''cakrī'', literally meant "one who has a Chakram, discus", referring to the Hindu god Vishnu who possesses the discus Sudarshana Chakra, Sudarshana). The last office-holder to be known by the title Chakri was Thongduang, who established the Rattanakosin Kingdom and became King Rama I in 1782. His dynasty, which includes the current Thai royal family, is known as the Chakri Dynasty after his former title. Later office-holders of Rattanakosin were granted individualized titles. List of ''samuhanayok'' See als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Seals Law
The ''Three Seals Law'' or ''Three Seals Code'' (; ) is a collection of law texts compiled in 1805 on the orders of King Rama I of Siam. Most of the texts were laws from the Ayutthaya era which had survived the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. The compilation remained the working law of Siam until partially replaced by modern law codes in the early 20th century. The texts are an important source for the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and legal history in Asia. Parts of the ''Three Seals Law'' are still in force, according to a ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice of Thailand in 1978. Prachumyat 2013, pp. 63–64 Background King Rama I paid attention to the preservation of Thai texts that had survived the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767, including the royal chronicles and religious texts. Shortly after completing a revision of the Tipiṭaka, the Buddhist canonical scriptures, in 1804, he turned his attention to the laws. After a court awarded a divorce to a woman, Amd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
