The Chakri dynasty (Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี; RTGS: Ratchawong Chakkri, Thai pronunciation: [râ:t.tɕʰá.woŋ.tɕàk.kri:], Pronunciation) is the current ruling royal house of the Kingdom of Thailand, while the Head of the house is the monarch. The dynasty has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin Era and the city of Bangkok in 1782 following the end of King Taksin of Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by King Rama I, an Ayutthayan military leader of Sino-Mon descent.
Prior to the founding of the dynasty, King Rama I held for years the title Chakri, the title of the civil chancellor. In founding the dynasty, King Rama I himself chose "Chakri" as the name for the dynasty. The emblem of the dynasty is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula), the celestial weapons of god Vishnu and Shiva, whom the Thai sovereign is seen as an incarnation.
The current head of the house is King Maha Vajiralongkorn who was proclaimed king on 1 December 2016, but has actually reigned with retroactive effect since 13 October 2016 after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The house's current dynastic seat is the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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Royal family of Thailand
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty.
The present royal family of Thailand is descended from Prince Mahidol Adulyadej of Songkla (1891–1929) and Srinagarindra (later Princess Mother) (1900–95) forming the House of Mahidol (ราชสกุลมหิดล) (a cadet branch of the dynasty). The Prince was a son of King Chulalongkorn and his wife Queen Savang Vadhana. The Prince was also the half-brother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Prince Mahidol's elder son), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the Prince's younger son) ascended the throne in 1946. In 1949 the King married his first cousin once removed, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (a daughter of Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, a grandson of King Chulalongkorn). Bhumibol was succeeded by his son Maha Vajiralongkorn officially on 13 October 2016, but was proclaimed King on 1 December 2016.
Members
This is a list of current members of the royal family:
- HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun
- HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha (the King's eldest daughter)
- HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana (the King's younger daughter)
- HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (the King's youngest son)
- HM Queen Dowager Sirikit (the King's mother, the late King Rama IX's consort)
- HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Second eldest daughter of King Rama IX)
- HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (Youngest daughter of King Rama IX)
- HRH Princess Siribhachudhabhorn (Princess Chulabhorn's eldest daughter)
- HRH Princess Adityadhornkitikhun (Princess Chulabhorn's younger daughter)
- Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (Eldest daughter of King Rama IX)
Other members
- HRH Princess Soamsawali (the King's former consort and mother of Princess Bajrakitiyabha)
- Khun Ploypailin Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's elder daughter)
- Khun Sirikitiya Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's younger daughter)
- Than Phu Ying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (the King's cousin, daughter of the late Princess Galyani Vadhana)
Recently deceased members
- HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (2016)
- HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, King Rama IX's cousin (the only daughter of King Vajiravudh) (2011)
- HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas (King Rama IX's elder sister) (2008)
- HRH Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother (King Rama IX's mother, also mother of King Rama VIII) (1995)
- Khun Poom Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's son) (2004)
Line of succession to the Thai throne
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927–2016)
King Maha Vajiralongkorn (b. 1952)
- (1) Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (b. 2005)
- (2) Princess Bajrakitiyabha (b. 1978)
- (3) Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana (b. 1987)
- (4) Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (b. 1955)
- (5) Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (b. 1957)
- (6) Princess Siribhachudhabhorn (b. 1982)
- (7) Princess Adityadhornkitikhun (b. 1984)
Notes
- Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (b. 1951) eldest daughter of King Rama IX, renounced her right of succession for herself and her heirs upon her marriage in 1972.
- Juthavachara Vivacharawongse (b. 1979), the first son of King Rama X and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse is not in the line of succession to the throne.
- Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse (b. 1981), the second son of King Rama X and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse is not in the line of succession to the throne.
- Chakriwat Vivacharawongse (b. 1983), the third son of King Rama X and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse is not in the line of succession to the throne.
- Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse (b. 1985), the fourth son of King Rama X and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse is not in the line of succession to the throne.
History
Monarchs
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Start of reign | End of reign | Death | Consorts | Issue |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramoruracha Maha Chakri Borommanat Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) |
20 March 1737 Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya |
6 April 1782 (crowned at the Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, Grand Palace on 10 June 1782) |
7 September 1809 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 72 |
Queen Amarindra and 31 other consorts |
42 progeny (17 sons and 25 daughters) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Boromratchapongchet Mahetsawarasunthon Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) |
24 February 1767 Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, Ayutthaya |
7 September 1809 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall) |
21 July 1824 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 57 |
Queen Srisuriyendra Princess Consort Sri Sulalai and 51 other consorts |
73 progeny (38 sons and 35 daughters) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramathiworaset Maha Jessadabodindra Phra Nangklao Chao Yu Hua (Rama III) |
31 March 1788 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Siam |
21 July 1824 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall) |
2 April 1851 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 63 |
42 consorts | 51 progeny (22 sons and 29 daughters) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua (Rama IV) |
18 October 1804 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Siam |
2 April 1851 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 15 May 1851) |
1 October 1868 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 63 |
Queen Somanas Vadhanavadi Queen Debsirindra Princess Pannarai and 58 other consorts |
82 progeny (39 sons and 43 daughters) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthra Maha Chulalongkorn Phra Chulachomklao Chao Yu Hua (Rama V) |
20 September 1853 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
1 October 1868 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 11 November 1868 (1st time) and 16 November 1873 (2nd time)) |
23 October 1910 Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Bangkok, Siam aged 57 |
Queen Sunandha Kumariratana Queen Sukumalmarsri Queen Savang Vadhana Queen Saovabha Phongsri and 88 other consorts |
77 progeny (32 sons and 44 daughters) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Maha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua (Rama VI) |
1 January 1881 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
23 October 1910 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 11 November 1910) |
26 November 1925 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 44 |
Princess Consort Indrasakdi Sachi Consort Sucharit Suda Princess Consort Laksamilawan Princess Consort Suvadhana |
Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda | |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthra Maha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua (Rama VII) |
8 November 1893 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
26 November 1925 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 25 February 1926) |
2 March 1935 | 30 May 1941 Wentworth, Virginia Water, Surrey, United Kingdom aged 47 |
Queen Rambai Barni | (None) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Maha Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) |
20 September 1925 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Weimar Republic |
2 March 1935 (never crowned), Reign under Regency from 1935 to 1946 |
9 June 1946 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand aged 20 |
(None) | (None) | |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthra Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) |
5 December 1927 Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
9 June 1946 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 5 May 1950) |
13 October 2016 Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, Thailand aged 88 |
Queen Sirikit | Princess Ubol Ratana Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Princess Sirindhorn Princess Chulabhorn |
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Somdet Phra Chao Yu Hua Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X) |
28 July 1952 Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Bangkok |
13 October 2016 | Incumbent | (None) | 7 progeny (5 sons and 2 daughters) |
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Timeline
Front Palaces
The Maha Uparat (มหาอุปราช) or the Krom Phrarajawang Bavorn Sathan Mongkol (Vice or Second King of Siam) (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล) was an office that was bestowed on the highest ranking prince, frequently the monarch's younger brother or son. Until 1885 every Chakri monarch had appointed a prince to this office. The Uprarat and his miniature court would reside at the Front Palace (วังหน้า) (a palace complex to the north of the Grand Palace, now the site of the Bangkok National Museum). By tradition the Uparat was designated the heir to the throne, however only Prince Isarasundhorn was able to ascend the throne as King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai. The office was extremely prestigious and carried with it almost equal status to the king, this can be seen in Prince Chutamani (younger brother of King Mongkut), who was elevated to Vice King Pinklao in 1851 (he carried with him the styles and titles of a King). The office was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his Uparat and cousin Prince Bovorn Vichaicharn died. He then declared his oldest son the Crown Prince of Siam, but not Uparat.[1]
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Start of reign (Date of appointment) |
End of reign | Issue | Monarch (Relationship to the king) |
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Somdet Phra Bawonratchao Maha Sura Singhanat |
1 November 1744 Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya |
1782 | 3 November 1803 Bangkok, Siam aged 59 |
43 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama I (Younger brother) |
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Somdet Phra Chao Lookya Ther Chaofa Krommaluang Isarasundhorn |
24 February 1767 Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, Ayutthaya |
1806 | 7 September 1809 (Ascended the throne as King Rama II) |
73 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama I (Oldest son) |
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Somdet Phra-Bawonratchao Maha Senanurak |
29 March 1773 Kingdom of Ayutthaya |
7 September 1809 | 16 July 1817 Bangkok, Siam aged 45 |
40 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama II (Younger brother) |
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Somdet Phra-Bawonratchao Sakdiphonlasep |
21 October 1785 Kingdom of Ayutthaya |
21 July 1824 | 1 May 1832 Bangkok, Siam aged 46 |
20 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama III (Great uncle, son of Rama I) |
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Pinklao Chaoyuhua |
4 September 1808 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Thonburi, Siam |
25 May 1851 (Received a royal coronation at the Front Palace) |
7 January 1866 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Siam aged 57 |
58 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama IV (Younger brother) |
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Krom Phra Ratchawang Bowon Wichaichan |
6 April 1838 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Siam |
2 October 1868 (Appointed by the Ascension Council on behalf of King Rama V) |
28 August 1885 Front Palace, Bangkok, Siam aged 47 (Title abolished after death) |
28 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama V (Cousin, son of Pinklao) |
Rear Palace
Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข) or the Rear Palace, was another office inherited from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. However, since the founding of the dynasty there has only been one rear palace. Prince Anurak Devesh was the nephew of King Buddha Yodfa Chualoke (his mother Princess Thepsuthavadi was the king's elder sister) was appointed to the office in 1785.
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Appointment | Death | Issue | Monarch (Relationship to the king) |
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Chaofa Krom Phra Anurak Devesh Krom Phra Rajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk |
28 March 1746 | 1785 | 20 December 1806 Bangkok, Siam aged 60 (Title discontinued) |
35 sons and daughters with various consorts | King Rama I (Nephew, son of Princess Sister Thepsuthavadi) |
Crown Princes
The Crown Prince of Thailand or Sayam Makutrajakuman (สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) is the designated and heir apparent to the throne and headship of the dynasty. The title was created in 1886 when King Chulalongkorn appointed his eldest son by Princess Consort Savang Vadhana, Prince Vajirunhis as Sayam Makutrajakuman. The title was copied directly from the Western tradition. Since then, there has only been three crown princes. The most recent crown prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn, was invested with the title in 1972 and became King in 2016. The succession is governed by the 1924 Palace Law of Succession passed by King Vajiravudh.
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Appointment | Ceased to be Crown Prince | Note | Parents |
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Maha Vajirunhis | 27 June 1878 Inner Court, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
14 January 1886[2] | 4 January 1895 | Died of typhoid fever at age 16 | King Rama V and Queen Consort Savang Vadhana |
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Maha Vajiravudh | 1 January 1881 Inner Court, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
4 January 1895[3] | 23 October 1910 | Ascended to the throne as King Rama VI at death of father | King Rama V and Queen Saovabha Phongsri |
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Maha Vajiralongkorn | 28 July 1952 Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand |
28 December 1972[4] | 13 October 2016 | Ascended to the throne as King Rama X at death of father | King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit |
Royal consorts
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Marriage | Became consort | Ceased to be consort | Death | Issue | Consort to (Notes) |
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Somdet Phra Amarindra Boromarajini |
15 March 1737 Samut Songkhram, Ayutthaya |
Around 1760 | 6 April 1782 Husband's coronation |
7 September 1809 Husband's death |
25 May 1826 Bangkok, Siam aged 89 |
10 sons and daughters, 5 surviving | King Rama I (Mother of Rama II) |
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Somdet Phra Sri Suriyendra Boromarajini |
Around 1767 Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, Ayutthaya |
21 September 1801 | 7 September 1809 Husband's coronation |
21 July 1824 Husband's death |
18 October 1836 Thonburi Palace, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Siam aged 69 |
5 sons and daughters, 2 surviving | King Rama II (Mother of Rama IV) |
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Somdet Phra Debsirindra Boromarajini |
17 July 1834 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
1 April 1851 | 9 September 1862 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam aged 28 |
3 sons and 1 daughter, 3 surviving | King Rama IV (Mother of Rama V) |
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Somdet Phra Nangchao Saovabha Phongsri Phra Boromarajininat (Queen Regent) |
1 January 1864 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
Around 1878 | 23 October 1910 Husband's death |
20 October 1919 Phaya Thai Palace, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Siam aged 56 |
7 sons and 2 daughters, 5 surviving | King Rama V (Mother of Rama VI and Rama VII) |
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Somdet Phra Nangchao Indrasakdi Sachi Phra Boromarajini |
10 June 1902 Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Siam |
10 June 1921 | 1 January 1922 Appointed |
15 November 1925 Demoted to the rank of Princess consort |
30 November 1975 Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, Thailand aged 73 |
(None) | King Rama VI |
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Somdet Phra Nangchao Rambai Barni Phra Boromarajini |
20 December 1904 Bangkok, Siam |
25 August 1918 | 25 November 1925 Husband's coronation |
2 March 1935 Husband's abdication |
22 May 1984 Sukhothai Palace, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand aged 79 |
(None) | King Rama VII |
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Somdet Phra Nangchao Sirikit Phra Boromarajininat (Queen Regent) |
12 August 1932 Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Siam |
28 April 1950 | 13 October 2016 Husband's death |
Living: aged 85 | Ubolratana Rajakanya Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Princess Sirindhorn Princess Chulabhorn Walailak |
King Rama IX (Mother of Rama X) |
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Family tree
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Cadet houses
Royal houses
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| 1 | Narindrānkura | นรินทรางกูร | Prince Tongjeen, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Narinthra Ronnares |
| 2 | Devahastin (other spelling: Thephasadin) |
เทพหัสดิน | Prince Ton, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Dhepha Hariraksa |
| 3 | Montrikul | มนตรีกุล | Prince Jui, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Pitaksa Montri |
| 4 | Isarānkura | อิศรางกูร | Prince Kes, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Issara Nuraksa |
| 5 | Narindrakula | นรินทรกุล | Princess Ku, the Princess (Kromma Luang) Naridara Dhevi |
| 6 | Cheshtānkura | เจษฎางกูร | Prince La, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Chakra Jesada |
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| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Indrāngura | อินทรางกูร | Prince Tuptim, the Prince (Komma Muen) Intrapipit |
| 2 | Dabbakula | ทัพพะกุล | Prince Tup, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Chita Bhakdi |
| 3 | Suriyakul | สุริยกุล | Prince Suriya, the Prince (Kromma Pra) Ram Isares |
| 4 | Chatrakul | ฉัตรกุล | Prince Chatra, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Surintra Raksa |
| 5 | Phungbun | พึ่งบุญ | Prince Kraisorn, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Raksa Ranares |
| 6 | Tārākara | ดารากร | Prince Darakara, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Sri Suthep |
| 7 | Duangchakra | ดวงจักร | Prince Duangchakra, the Prince (Kromma Muen Narong Kahariraksa |
| 8 | Sudasna | สุทัศน์ | Prince Sutasana, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Kraisorn Vichit |
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| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Mālakul | มาลากุล | Prince Mahamala, the Prince (Krom Praya) Bumraap Porapuksa |
| 2 | Abharanakul | อาภรณกุล | Prince Abhorn |
| 3 | Klauaymai | กล้วยไม้ | Prince Klauaymai, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Sunthorn Thipbodi |
| 4 | Kusuma | กุสุมา | Prince Kusuma, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Sepsunthorn |
| 5 | Tejātivongse | เดชาติวงศ์ | Prince Mung, the Prince (Krom Somdetch Pra) Dejadisorn |
| 6 | Phanomvan | พนมวัน | Prince Panomwan, the Prince (Kromma Pra) Pipit Pokpubentra |
| 7 | Kunjara | กุญชร | Prince Gunchara, the Prince (Kromma Pra) Pitaksa Tevesra |
| 8 | Renunandana | เรณุนันทน์ | Prince Renu |
| 9 | Niyamisara | นิยมิศร | Prince Niem |
| 10 | Dinakara | ทินกร | Prince Tinakorn, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Bhuvaneth Narintararith |
| 11 | Baidurya | ไพฑูรย์ | Prince Baidurya, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Sanit Narentra |
| 12 | Mahākul | มหากุล | Prince Toe, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Mahisa Varintaramres |
| 13 | Vajrivansa | วัชรีวงศ์ | Prince Klang, the Prince (Kromma Pra) Teves Vacharintra |
| 14 | Xumsaeng | ชุมแสง | Prince Chumsang, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Sappasilpa Pricha |
| 15 | Sanidvongs | สนิทวงศ์ | Prince Nuam, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Wongsadhiraj Snit |
| 16 | Morakot | มรกฏ | Prince Morakot, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Satitya Sataporn |
| 17 | Nilaratna | นิลรัตน์ | Prince Nilratana, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Alongkot Kitpricha |
| 18 | Arunvongse | อรุณวงศ์ | Prince Arunwongse, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Vorasakda Pisal |
| 19 | Kapitthā | กปิตถา | Prince Kapittha, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Bhubal Boriraksa |
| 20 | Pramoja (other spelling: Pramoj) |
ปราโมช | Prince Pramoj, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Vorachakra Dharanubhap |
| Descendants of King Rama III | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Sirivongse | ศิริวงศ์ | Prince Siriwongse, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Mataya Pitaksa |
| 2 | Komen | โกเมน | Prince Komen, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Chetha Dhibentara |
| 3 | Ganechara | คเนจร | Prince Kanejorn, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Amarendhara Bodintara |
| 4 | Ngon-rath | งอนรถ | Prince Ngonroth |
| 5 | Latāvalya | ลดาวัลย์ | Prince Ladawalya |
| 6 | Xumsai (other spelling: Chumsai, Jumsai) |
ชุมสาย | Prince Chumsai, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Rajasiha Vikrom |
| 7 | Piyakara | ปิยากร | Prince Piak |
| 8 | Uraibongse | อุไรพงศ์ | Prince Urai, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Adulyalaksana Sombat |
| 9 | Arnob | อรณพ | Prince Annop, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Udomratana Rasi |
| 10 | Lamyong | ลำยอง | Prince Lamyong |
| 11 | Suparna | สุบรรณ | Prince Subarn, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Bhuvanai Naruebentradhibal |
| 12 | Sinharā | สิงหรา | Prince Singhara, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Bodintara Paisalsobhon |
| 13 | Jambūnud | ชมพูนุช | Prince Chompunuj, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Chareonpol Pulsvasti |
| Descendants of King Rama IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Chakrabandhu | จักรพันธุ์ | Prince (Chao Fa) Chaturonrasmi, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Chakrabatdibhongse |
| 2 | Bhānubandhu | ภาณุพันธุ์ | Prince (Chao Fa) Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, the Prince (Krom Praya) Bhanubandhuwongse Varadej |
| 3 | Chitrabongs | จิตรพงศ์ | Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince (Krom Praya) Narisara Nuvadtivongs |
| 4 | Navavongsa (other spelling: Napawongse, Nopawongse) |
นพวงศ์ | Prince Nobawongse, the Prince (Kromma Meun) Mahaysuan Sivavilas |
| 5 | Supratishtha | สุประดิษฐ์ | Prince Supradishtha, the Prince (Kromma Meun) Vishnunath Nibhadhara |
| 6 | Kritākara (other spelling: Kridakara) |
กฤดากร | Prince Krida Bhinihan, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Naretraworit |
| 7 | Gaganānga | คัคณางค | Prince Gagananga Yukala, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Pichit Preechakara |
| 8 | Sukhasvasti | ศุขสวัสดิ์ | Prince Suksvasti, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Adisara Udomdej |
| 9 | Dvivongs | ทวีวงศ์ | Prince Davi Davalyalarp, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Bhutaresara Dhamrongsakdi |
| 10 | Thongyai | ทองใหญ่ | Prince Thongkong Konyai, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Prachaksa Silpakom |
| 11 | Kshemasanta | เกษมสันต์ | Prince Kashemsanta Sobhaga, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Brahma Varanuraksa |
| 12 | Kamalāsana | กมลาศน์ | Prince Kamalasana Lersan, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Rajsakdi Samosorn |
| 13 | Kshemasrī (other spelling: Kashemsri, Kasemsri) |
เกษมศรี | Prince Kashemsri Subhayok, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Tivakarawongse Pravati |
| 14 | Sridhavaja | ศรีธวัช | Prince Srisiddhi Thongjaya, the Prince (Kroma Kun) Siridhaj Sanggas |
| 15 | Thongthaem | ทองแถม | Prince Thongtham Davalyawongse, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Sappasatara Subhakij |
| 16 | Jumbala | ชุมพล | Prince Chumbala Sompoj, the Prince (Kroma Luang) Sappasiddhi Prasonga |
| 17 | Devakula | เทวกุล | Prince Devan Uthaiwongse, the Prince (Krom Praya) Devawongse Varopakarn |
| 18 | Svastikula | สวัสดิกุล | Prince Svasti Pravati, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Somata Amornbandhu |
| 19 | Chandradatta | จันทรทัต | Prince Chandradhat Chudhadhar, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Vividhawarn Preecha |
| 20 | Jayānkura | ชยางกูร | Prince Jaiyanuchit, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Pongsadisara Mahib |
| 21 | Varavarna | วรวรรณ | Prince Voravannakara, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Naradhip Prapanpongse |
| 22 | Tisakula (other spelling: Diskul) |
ดิศกุล | Prince Disvorakumarn, the Prince (Krom Praya) Damrong Rajanubhab |
| 23 | Sobhanga | โสภางค์ | Prince Sri Saowabhanga |
| 24 | Sonakul | โสณกุล | Prince Sonabandhit, the Prince (Kroma Kun) Pitayalarb Pruethidhada |
| 25 | Vadhanavongs | วัฒนวงศ์ | Prince Vadhananuwongse, the Prince (Kroma Kun) Marupongsa Siripattana |
| 26 | Svastivatana | สวัสดิวัฒน์ | Prince Svasti Sobhana, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Svasti Vadhanavisidha |
| 27 | Jayanta | ไชยันต์ | Prince Jayanta Mongkol, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Mahisara Rajharuetai |
| Descendants of King Rama V | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Kitiyākara | กิติยากร | Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Chanthaburi[5] |
| 2 | Rabībadhana | รพีพัฒน์ | Prince Raphi Phatthanasak, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Rajaburi[5] |
| 3 | Pavitra | ประวิตร | Prince Pravitra Vadhanodom, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Prachin[5] |
| 4 | Chirapravati | จิรประวัติ | Prince Chirapravati Voradej, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Nakorn Jaisri[5] |
| 5 | Ābhākara | อาภากร | Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Chumphon[5] |
| 6 | Paribatra | บริพัตร | Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Nakon Sawan[5] |
| 7 | Chhatr-jaya | ฉัตรชัย | Prince Purachatra Jayakara, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Kamphaengphet[5] |
| 8 | Beñ-badhana | เพ็ญพัฒน์ | Prince Benbadhanabongse, Prince (Kromma Muen) of Phichai[5] |
| 9 | Chakrabongs | จักรพงษ์ | Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Phitsanulok[5] |
| 10 | Yugala (other spelling: Yukol) |
ยุคล | Prince Yugala Dighambara, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Lopburi[5] |
| 11 | Vudhijaya | วุฒิชัย | Prince Vudhijaya Chalermlabha, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Singhavikrom Kriangkrai[5] |
| 12 | Suriyong | สุริยง | Prince Suriyong Prayurabandhu, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Jaiya Sri Suriyopas[5] |
| 13 | Rangsit | รังสิต | Prince Rangsit Prayurasakdi, Prince (Krom Praya) of Chainat[5] |
| 14 | Mahidol (original spelling: Mahitala) |
มหิดล | Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Songkhla, progenitor of the current Royal Family[5] |
| 15 | Chudādhuj | จุฑาธุช | Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, Prince (Kromma Kun) of Bejrapurana[5] |
| 15.1 | Varanand | วรานันท์ | Prince Varananda Dhavaj, son of Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, opted to use a new surname of Varanand for his children, instead of Chudadhuj. It was assumed that was because his wife was not Thai, but English. |
| Adopted son of King Rama VII | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Sakdidej Bhanubhandhu | ศักดิเดช ภาณุพันธุ์ | Prince Chirasakdi Suprabhat. Although King Rama VII did not have any children, he adopted a cousin, youngest son of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, the Prince (Krom Praya) Bhanubandhuwongse Varadej. |
| Descendants of King Rama IX and King Rama X | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Vivacharawongse | วิวัชรวงศ์ | King Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X), when he was the Crown Prince. |
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| Descendants of Maha Sura Singhanat | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Asuni | อสุนี | Prince Asuni, the Prince (Komma Muen) Senithep |
| 2 | Sankhadat | สังขทัต | Prince Sungkatat, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Naranuchit |
| 3 | Padmasinha | ปัทมสิงห | Prince Bua |
| 4 | Nirasinha | นีรสิงห์ | Prince Ner |
| Descendants of Anurak Devesh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Pālakavangsa | ปาลกะวงษ์ | Prince Pan, the Prince (Kramma Muen) Naratevesra |
| 2 | Senivansa | เสนีย์วงศ์ | Prince Dang, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Seni Boriraksa |
| Descendants of Maha Senanurak | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Israsenā | อิศรเสนา | Prince Pongsa Isaresra, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Kasatriya Srisakdidej |
| 2 | Panyankasenā | บรรยงกะเสนา | Prince Prayong, the Prince (Kromma Kun) Dhibesra Bavorn |
| 3 | Byagghasenā | พยัคฆเสนา | Prince Sua |
| 4 | Bhumrindra | ภุมรินทร | Prince Bhumarindara |
| 5 | Ransisenā | รังสิเสนา | Prince Yai |
| 6 | Sahāvudha | สหาวุธ | Prince Chumsaeng |
| 7 | Yugandhara | ยุคันธร | Prince Yukandara, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Anantakarn Rithi |
| 8 | Sisankha | สีสังข์ | Prince Seesangka |
| 9 | Rajanikara | รัชนีกร | Prince Rajnikorn |
| 10 | Rongthrong | รองทรง | Prince Rongthong, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Siddhi Sukhumkarn |
| Descendants of Sakdiphonlasep | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Anujasakdi | อนุชศักดิ์ | Prince Nuj |
| 2 | Kambhu | กำภู | Prince Kambhu |
| 3 | Kesarā | เกสะรา | Prince Kesra, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Anubhap Pisalsakda |
| 4 | Israsakdi | อิศรศักดิ์ | Prince (Chao Fa) Isarapongsa |
| 5 | Nandisakdi | นันทิศักดิ์ | Prince Reung Kanong |
| Descendants of Pinklao | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Navaratna (other spelling: Navaratana, Navarat) |
นวรัตน | Prince Naovaratana, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Satitaya Dhamrongsakda |
| 2 | Sudharos | สุธารส | Prince Sudharos |
| 3 | Toshaniya | โตษะณีย์ | Prince Tosini |
| 4 | Vararatna | วรรัตน์ | Prince Voraratana, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Pisal Bavorasakda |
| 5 | Bhānumasa | ภาณุมาศ | Prince Bhanumas |
| 6 | Hastindra | หัสดินทร์ | Prince Hasdindara, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Boriraksa Narindararitti |
| 7 | Nandavan | นันทวัน | Prince Nanthawan |
| 8 | Yugandharānanda | ยุคนธรานนท์ | Prince Yukundara |
| 9 | Charunrochna | จรูญโรจน์ | Prince Charoonroj Ruengsri, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Charasporn Padipan |
| 10 | Prommes | พรหมเมศ | Prince Prommes |
| 11 | Saysanan | สายสนั่น | Prince Saisanan |
| Descendants of Wichaichan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Surname | Thai | Descended from |
| 1 | Vilayavongs | วิไลยวงศ์ | Prince Vilai Voravilas |
| 2 | Kānchanavichai | กาญจนวิชัย | Prince Kanjanopas Rasmi, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Charnvijaiya Bavornyos |
| 3 | Rajani | รัชนี | Prince Rajani Chamcharas, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Pitaya Longkorn |
| 4 | Kalyānavongs | กัลยาณวงศ์ | Prince Kalayana Pravati, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Kavipojana Suprija |
| 5 | Sudasaniya | สุทัศนีย์ | Prince Sutasna Nibhadorn |
| 6 | Varavudhi | วรวุฒิ | Prince Voravudhi Abara Rajakumar |
| 7 | Ruchavijai | รุจจวิชัย | Prince Ruja Vorachavi |
| 8 | Visuddhi | วิสุทธิ | Prince Bavora Visudhi |
See also
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References
- ^ Terwiel, B.J. (2011). Thailand's Political History: From the 13th Century to Recent Times. Thailand: River Books. p. 39. ISBN 9749863968.
- ^ Royal Gazette, Announcement of the appointment of Prince Vajirunhis to the Crown Prince of Siam (Thai), Volume 3, Chapter 44, 1 March 1886, page 368
- ^ Royal Gazette, The Investiture of Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh (Thai), Volume 11, Chapter 63, 20 January 1895, page 346
- ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Decree announcing the Investiture of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (Thai), Volume 89, Chapter 200 (ก), Special Edition, 28 December 1972, Page 1
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o ราชกิจจานุเบกษา, พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ พระราชทานนามสกุลสำหรับเชื้อพระวงศ์พระบรมราชวงศ์ชั้น 5, เล่ม 46, ตอน 0ก, 9 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2472, หน้า 21.
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