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The succession of Thai monarchs began with Si Inthrathit at the establishment of the first Thai kingdom in 1238. With brief interruptions, 55 monarchs have ruled over four successive kingdoms, the current monarch being Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of the Chakri dynasty.
Since 2000, the role of the Thai monarchy has been increasingly challenged by scholars, students, media, observers and traditionalists, and as pro-democracy interests began to express their speech. [17] [18] Many deemed that a series of laws and measures relating to lèse majesté in Thailand are hindrances to freedom of expression.
Loe Thai King of Sukhothai [1]: 29 r. 1298–1323: May Hnin Thwe-Da (สุวรรณเทวี) [1]: 17 ~1250s–? Wareru K. of Hanthawaddy 1253–1307 r. 1287–1307: After the reign of Ram Khamhaeng, the seat of Sawankhalok was vacant for 50 years [1]: 29 Hkun Law K. of Hanthawaddy r.1307–1311: Hnin U Yaing c. 1260s–1319: Sumontha Thewi
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.
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]
Pages in category "Thai monarchs" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bhagadatta (of Chanasa) F.
An estranged son of Thailand’s king who has spent almost all his adult life away from his homeland has unexpectedly gone public with his belief that open discussions about the country's monarchy ...
Thailand portal; This category contains articles on all aspects of monarchy in Thailand and its predecessor kingdoms. The articles about the monarchs of these kingdoms are in the Thai monarchs category, while the Thai royalty category contains all the articles about royal individuals, including the monarchs.