The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional form of government of Thailand (formerly Siam). The king of Thailand (Thai: พระมหากษัตริย์ไทย, historically, king of Siam; Thai: พระเจ้ากรุงสยาม) is the head of state and head of the ruling Chakri dynasty.

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.

Sep 4, 2024 · Explore the Thai royal family tree, tracing the Chakri Dynasty from King Bhumibol Adulyadej to Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Read about the era of royal power in Thailand.

The present royal family of Thailand belongs to the House of Mahidol (Thai: ราชสกุลมหิดล; RTGS: Ratchasakun Mahidon), a cadet branch of the Chakri dynasty. The House was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1891–1929) and Princess Srinagarindra (1900–1995).

May 7, 2021 · The Thai royal family today is part of the Chakri Dynasty. Discover fascinating facts and key details about the members of the Thailand monarchy in this guide.

For more information about the Thai Royal Family, past and present, see Unofficial Royalty: Thai Index. Unless otherwise noted, all photos below are from Wikipedia. Children: Education: Studied in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and France while her father was the Ambassador of Thailand for those countries. Children: Education: Children: Education:

Aug 25, 2016 · Here you'll find a comprehensive list of Thai Kingdoms & Thai Kings by name and date, plus some old pictures of the Thai Royal Family.

H.M. Bhumibol ascended the throne as King of Thailand in 1946 following the death of his brother and has since attained the distinction of being the world’s longest reigning monarch and the longest reigning Thai King in Thailand’s history. The royal family are deeply revered by all Thais and treated with the deepest respect.

3 days ago · Graphic shows family tree of the Thai royal family. October 14, 2016 - The death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej – the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty, could herald a new era of uncertainty in Thailand.

Oct 14, 2016 · A look at the most prominent members of the Thai royal family: King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The world’s longest-reigning monarch, who died Thursday at age 88, was revered by his subjects as a...