by the founder of the Chakri dynasty. The first Chakri king was crowned Rama I. Rama's heirs became increasingly concerned with the threat of European colonialism after British victories in ...

"We see you as a worthy successor of the Chakri Dynasty, under which Russia and Thailand established diplomatic relations nearly 120 years ago," the message says MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/.

the Chakri Naruebet - which means "Sovereign of the Chakri dynasty," the Thai monarchy's ruling family - was mostly consigned to sitting in port due to funding shortfalls. There are several ...