The royal staff or ''Than Phra Kon'' (
Thai: ธารพระกร) is one of the five
royal regalia of the
King of Thailand
The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional monarchy, constitutional form of government of Thailand (formerly ''Siam''). The king of Thailand (, historically, ''king of Siam''; ) is the head of state and head of the ruling Chakri dynasty.
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. The staff is made of
cassia wood and enclosed at both ends in
gold
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. It has a length of . One end has a knob and there are three tines at the foot. The royal staff is used as a symbol of regal authority as in other cultures around the world, and is associated in
Thailand
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), is a country in Southeast Asia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 66 million, it spa ...
with the guiding of the king's footsteps down the path of justice and equity.
See also
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Great Crown of Victory
The Great Crown of Victory (; ) is one of the regalia of Thailand. Made of gold and enamelled in red and green during the reign of King Rama I in 1782, the Crown (headgear), crown is 66 centimeters (26 inches) high and weighs 7.3 kg (16 poun ...
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Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella
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Sword of Victory
''Phra Saeng Khan Chai Si'' or ''Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri'' (, the "Venerable Sword of Victory", "Great Sword of Victory") is part of the royal regalia of the King of Thailand. The sword represents the military might and power of the king. The ...
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Coronation of the Thai monarch
The coronation of the monarch of Thailand is a ceremony in which they are formally consecrated by Anointing, anointment and Coronation, crowning. The ceremony is divided into two main events: the coronation rites and the celebration of the Assum ...
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Regalia of Thailand