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Sirikit
Sirikit (born ''Mom Rajawongse'' Sirikit Kitiyakara; 12 August 1932) is a member of the Thai royal family who was List of Thai royal consorts#Rattanakosin Kingdom, Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). She is the mother of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Regent of Thailand, queen regent in 1956, when the king entered the Buddhist monkhood for a period of time. Sirikit has four children with the king. Consort of the monarch who was, at the time the Current reigning monarchs by length of reign, world's longest-reigning head of state, she was also the world's longest-serving queen consort. Sirikit suffered a stroke in 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Early life and family Sirikit was born on 12 August 1932, at the home of Lord Vongsanuprabhand, her m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej (5 December 192713 October 2016), titled Rama IX, was King of Thailand from 1946 until Death and funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej, his death in 2016. His reign of 70 years and 126 days is the longest of any List of Thai monarchs, Thai monarch, the longest on record of any independent Asian sovereign, and the List of longest-reigning monarchs, third-longest of any sovereign state. Born in the United States, Bhumibol spent his early life in Switzerland, in the aftermath of the 1932 Siamese revolution, which toppled Thailand's centuries-old absolute monarchy, ruled at the time by his uncle, King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). He ascended to the throne in June 1946, succeeding his brother, King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), who had died under mysterious circumstances. In the course of his rule, Bhumibol presided over Thailand's transformation into a major US ally and a regional economic power. Between 1985 and 1994, Thailand was the world's fastest-growing e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chakri Dynasty
The Chakri dynasty is the current reigning dynasty of the Thailand, Kingdom of Thailand. The head of the house is the Monarchy of Thailand, 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 Taksin's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya Kingdom, Ayutthaya military leader of Thai Chinese, Sino-Mon people, Mon descent. Prior to his accession to the throne, Rama I held for years the title Chakri (noble 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 (Sudarshana Chakra, 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 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Thai Royal Family
The Chakri dynasty 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 Taksin'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. 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 Adul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ubol Ratana
Ubol Ratana Rajakanya (, , ; born 5 April 1951) is a member of the Thai royal family. She is the eldest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the elder sister of King Vajiralongkorn. In 1972, she married American citizen Peter Ladd Jensen and settled in the United States, after giving up her royal title. The couple divorced in 1998, whereupon she resumed her royal duties and position within the Thai court. She is styled in English as ''Princess Ubol Ratana'', without the style ''Her Royal Highness''. In 2001, she permanently returned to Thailand after a series of visits in the years following her divorce. Almost immediately, she began to fulfill her royal duties by taking part in many ceremonies. She started many charitable foundations that focused on improving the quality of life for the disadvantaged. In February 2019, in an "unprecedented" move, Ubol Ratana announced her candidacy for Prime Minister of Thailand in the 2019 general election, running as a ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Adulakit Kitiyakara
''Mom Rajawongse'' Adulakit Kitiyakara (; : November 2, 1930 – May 5, 2004), was the chief-president of the supreme judicature of Thailand, and former member of the Privy Council of Thailand. He was a member of the House of Kitiyakara, the Princely House descended from the Chakri dynasty. He was the elder brother of Queen Sirikit, consort of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. Biography Mom Rajawongse Adulakit was born on November 2, 1930, at Deves Palace. He was the second son of Prince (Mom Chao) Nakkhatra Mangkala (later the Prince of Chantaburi II, son of Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince of Chantaburi) and Mom Luang Bua Sanidvongs. His name was given by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) of Siam. His name means ''The great honorary''. He had three siblings: one elder brother and two younger sisters: * Prof. Dr. Mom Rajawongse Kalyanakit Kitiyakara (born September 20, 1929, died May 15, 1987) * Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (later Queen Sirikit of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bua Kitiyakara
'' Mom Luang'' Bua Kitiyakara (; ; 25 November 1909 – 19 September 1999), née '' Mom Luang'' Bua Snidvongs (; ), stage-named Prathum Chitchuea (), was a Thai actress. She was the wife of Prince Nakkhatra Mangala, the mother of Queen Sirikit, and the maternal grandmother of King Vajiralongkorn. Life ''Mom Luang'' Bua (lit. 'lotus') was the eldest child of ''Mom Rajawongse'' Sathan Snidvongs or ''Chaophraya'' Wongsanupraphat and his wife Bang Snidvongs na Ayudhya or ''Thao'' Wanida Phicharini. She has three full siblings, ''Mom Luang'' Sa-ngop Snidvongs, ''Mom Luang'' Chinda Snidvongs and ''Thanphuying'' Maniratana Bunnag. She attended Saipanya School and Wattana Wittaya Academy. In 1928 Bua entered the service of Queen Rambhai Barni as a lady-in-waiting. In 1929 she played Nang Phrai Nam, on the film ''Waen Wiset''. She served as a royal courtier and was active in charities until withdrawing from the social scene in the 1950s. Marriage In 1928 she married Nakkhatra M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Vajiralongkorn
Vajiralongkorn (born 28 July 1952) is King of Thailand. He is the tenth Thai monarch of the Chakri dynasty since ascending the throne in 2016 with the regnal name Rama X. The only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, he was made Crown Prince of Thailand, crown prince by his father in 1972, at the age of 20. After Death and funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej, his father's death on 13 October 2016, he was expected to ascend to the Thai throne, but asked for time to mourn before taking the throne. He accepted the throne on the night of 1 December 2016. His coronation of the Thai monarch, coronation took place from 4–6 May 2019. The government retroactively declared his reign to have begun at his father's death on 13 October 2016. Aged 64, Vajiralongkorn became the oldest Thai monarch to ascend to the throne. He is the List of royalty by net worth, wealthiest monarch in the world, with an estimated net worth between and . Early life and education Vajira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sirindhorn
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess Royal () (born 2 April 1955) is a member of the Thai royal family. She is the second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn. Early life Birth Sirindhorn was born on 2 April 1955, at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, the third child of King Bhumibol and Queen Mother Sirikit. As the royal couple has only one son, the Thai constitution was altered in 1974 to allow for female succession. This made Princess Sirindhorn second-in-line to the throne (after Vajiralongkorn) until the birth of Princess Bajrakitiyabha in 1978. Early education Sirindhorn attended Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary at Thailand's most exclusive school: The Chitralada School which was established for the children of the Royal Family and Palace staff.Sut.aceducation information She ranked first in the National School Examinations in primary level (grade 7) in 1967, in upper secondary level ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Coronation Of The Thai Monarch
The coronation of the monarch of Thailand is a ceremony in which they are formally consecrated by Anointing, anointment and Coronation, crowning. The ceremony is divided into two main events: the coronation rites and the celebration of the Assumption of the Residence. The coronation rites are a blend of Hinduism in Thailand, Hindu and Buddhism in Thailand, Buddhist traditions dating back several centuries. The rites included the Ritual purification, purification bath of the king, the anointing of the king (based on the ancient ritual of Abhiseka), the crowning of the king, and the investiture of the royal regalia, the royal utensils, and the royal weapons of sovereignty. The Assumption of the Residence is a private Housewarming party, housewarming celebration by members of the royal family at the Grand Palace. Historically, the coronation usually took place as soon as possible after the death of the previous monarch. This followed the custom that an unconsecrated king cannot bear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Nakkhatra Mangala
Prince Nakkhatra Mangala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi (; ; 4 January 1898 – 11 February 1953), His Highness Prince Nakkhatra Mangala his birth name is His Serene Highness (Momchao) Prince Nakkhatra Mangala Kitiyakara he was the eldest son of Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, 1st Prince of Chanthaburi and Princess Apsarasaman Kitiyakara. He was the father of Queen Sirikit, father in-law of late Thai king King Bhumibol Adulyadej and maternal grandfather of the current king King Vajiralongkorn. Education Prince Nakkhatra Mangala received primary education at the royal palace, then studied at the King's College under the royal patronage. Until 1910, he studied at the Royal Thai Army Cadet Academy. In 1911, he went to study in England being a student under the Ministry of Defence in 1914, attending high school in France until receiving the Baccalauréat certificate in both areas in science. He then attended the French cadet academy École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr where he rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kitiyakara Voralaksana
Kitiyakara Voralaksana, 1st Prince of Chanthaburi Province, Chanthaburi (; ; 8 June 1874 – 27 May 1931) was a Prince of Siam, a member of the Siamese Royal Family (later Thailand). He originated the House of Kitiyakara (). His descendants use this royal surname. He is the paternal grandfather of Sirikit, Queen Sirikit, consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX of Thailand). Through Sirikit he is also the maternal great-grandfather of Vajiralongkorn, King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), who has been King of Thailand since 2016. Biography Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana was born at Grand Palace, Bangkok. He was the 12th child of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V of Siam, and Chao Chom Manda Uam (). His maternal grandfather was a prominent Thai Chinese businessman who initiated the creation of the Khlong Phasi Charoen. He attended primary school at Suankularb Wittayalai School, Bangkok. In 1885, he went to the United Kingdom, to study Oriental Studies, Pali and Sanskrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
