Lakshamilavan,
also spelled Lakshami Lavan (; ; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), born Princess Wanphimon Worawan (), was a royal consort of King
Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh (1 January 188126 November 1925) was the sixth Monarchy of Thailand, king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and pro ...
(Rama VI) of
Siam. Her father was
Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day. She was a Thai writer and a member of the
Thai royal family.
Early life and marriage
Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of
Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and ''Mom Luang'' (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul, and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" (; ).
Her elder half-sister,
Princess Vallabha Devi (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of
King Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh (1 January 188126 November 1925) was the sixth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationa ...
.
She was initially named ''Wanphimon'' (), and changed to ''Lakshamilavan'' (), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh. and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married
Prueng Sucharitakul on 27 October 1921.
On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to ''Princess Consort'' () to console her. Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,
[Phlainoi, Sombat. ''Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam'' ueen and royal concubines of Siamese court Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 ] she always said "I don't care".
Life after the king's death
After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance. She began writing novels under pen name, ''Patthama'' (),
''Wanphimon'' () and ''Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan'' (). After
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.
Death
On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.
The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.
Writings
* ''Yua Rak'' (ยั่วรัก)
* ''Chiwit Wam'' (ชีวิตหวาม)
* ''Sueam Siang Sap'' (เสื่อมเสียงสาป)
* ''Rak Rangkae'' (รักรังแก)
* ''Sonthe Saneha'' (สนเท่ห์สเน่หา)
* ''Chok Chueam Chiwit'' (โชคเชื่อมชีวิต)
* ''Ruean Chai Thi Rai Kha'' (เรือนใจที่ไร้ค่า)
* ''Phai Rak Khong Chanchala'' (ภัยรักของจันจลา)
Ancestry
References
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1899 births
1961 deaths
20th-century Thai women
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Thai princesses consort
Thai female Mom Chao
Thai translators
Murdered royalty
Assassinated Thai people
Dames Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
Deaths by edged and bladed weapons
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20th-century translators