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The Order of Ramkeerati: Established on 26 November 1987 (B.E. 2530) by King Rama IX of Thailand to be bestowed onto those who have rendered constant service and support to Boy Scout activities for at least five consecutive years. The Vajira Mala Order: Established on 28 May 1911 (B.E. 2454) by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand).
The Phra Ruang dynasty was the only royal lineage that ruled over the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first Central Thai state.Established by Si Inthrathit in 1238, who declared independence from the Khmer Empire, the dynasty laid the foundations for Thai society. [7]
The Thai government retroactively declared his reign to have begun on 13 October 2016, upon his father's death. [6] Aged 64 at that time, Vajiralongkorn became the oldest Thai monarch to ascend to the throne. [7] He is the wealthiest monarch in the world, [8] with a net worth estimated to be between US$30 billion [9] and US$70 billion. [10]
This article serves as an index – as complete as possible – of all the honorific orders or similar decorations awarded by Thailand, classified by Monarchies chapter and Republics chapter, and, under each chapter, recipients' countries and the detailed list of recipients.
"King Taksin and Thailand's Chinese roots". The Nation. 10 October 2016; Thapthong, Thepchu (1985). ต้นตระกูลไทย ราชสกุล-นามสกุลพระราชทาน [Thai family ancestry, royal surname – royal surname bestowed]. Bangkok: Watcharin Print Pao. ISBN 9789742985936
The earliest forms of coronation in Southeast Asia were derived from those of ancient India.The present Thai coronation ceremony is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, which were transferred to the Initial states of Thailand from three different sources: the Hindu civilisations of Srivijaya from the 8th to 12th centuries; the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the mid-14th century; and the Mon ...
All kings in the current Chakri dynasty of Thailand are often referred to as King Rama in the English speaking world. The name Rama was adopted from the name of the Hindu God Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. The use of the name "King Rama 'n'th" is in line with Thai practice of giving numbers to the king in the current dynasty.
Finestone Jeffrey, 1989, The Royal Family of Thailand: The Descendants of King Chulalongkorn; Rabibhadana M.R. Akin, 1996, The Organization of Thai Society in the Early Bangkok Period 1782 – 1873; Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, 2007, The King of Thailand in World Focus "RID 1999". The Royal Institute of Thailand.