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Monarchy of Thailand

The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional form of government of Thailand (formerly Siam). The king of Thailand (Thai: พระมหากษัตริย์ไทย, historically, king of Siam; Thai: พระเจ้ากรุงสยาม) is the head of state and head of the ruling Royal House of Chakri.

King of Thailand

His Majesty

Dipangkorn Rasmijoti

Si Inthrathit of Sukhothai

1238 (1238)

Grand Palace (ceremonial)
Dusit Palace (residential)

www.royaloffice.th

Although the current Chakri dynasty was created in 1782, the existence of the institution of monarchy in Thailand is traditionally considered to have its roots in the founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom in 1238, with a brief interregnum from the death of Ekkathat to the accession of Taksin in the 18th century. The institution was transformed into a constitutional monarchy in 1932 after the bloodless Siamese Revolution of 1932. The monarchy's official ceremonial residence is the Grand Palace in Bangkok, while the private residence has been at the Dusit Palace. The king of Thailand is head of State, head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, adherent of Buddhism and upholder of religions.[2]

(Phra Maha Swetachatra; พระมหาเศวตฉัตร)- the most important regalia. Currently there are seven, distributed at various palaces.

Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella

(Phra Maha Phijay Mongkut; พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฎ)- official headgear.

Great Crown of Victory

(Phra Saengkharga Jay Sri; พระแสงขรรค์ชัยศรี)- found at Tonlé Sap in 1784, the sword represents military power.

Sword of Victory

(Dharn Phra Korn; ธารพระกร)- symbol of justice

Royal Staff

Royal Fan and Flywhisk (Walawijani; วาลวีชนี)- Royal fan made of gold and the royal flywhisk made from the tail of a .

white elephant

Royal Slippers (Chalong Phra Bada; ฉลองพระบาท)- official footwear made of gold

Royal coronation ceremony

Royal Barge Procession

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The Changing of the Robes of the Emerald Buddha

Trooping the Colours and Armed Forces Pledge of Loyalty

Military Colours Consecration and Pledge Taking Ceremony

Oath of Allegiance Ceremony

to the National Assembly of Thailand

Speech from the Throne

Royal Funeral Ceremony

The king and other members of his family carry out many royal ceremonies per year, some dating from the 13th century.

The Most Auspicious : Established on 11 June 1962 by King Rama IX to be bestowed upon foreign heads of state.

Order of the Rajamitrabhorn

The Most Illustrious : Established in 1882 by King Rama V of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) to commemorate the Bangkok Centennial.

Order of the Royal House of Chakri

The Ancient and Auspicious : Established in 1851 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand). The order is bestowed upon the members of the Thai royal family and distinguished high-ranking officials who have given service to the kingdom and who are Buddhist.

Order of the Nine Gems

The Most Illustrious : Established on 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his name.

Order of Chula Chom Klao

The : Established on 1 August 1911 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) to reward personal service to the sovereign.

Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit

The Honourable : Established on 22 July 1918 (B.E. 2461) by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), to be bestowed onto those who have rendered special military services either in peace or in wartime.

Order of Rama

The Most Exalted : Established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam. Along with the Order of the Crown of Thailand, it is regularly awarded to government officials for each five years of service, making it Thailand's most-awarded order.

Order of the White Elephant

The Most Noble : Established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) for Thais, the royal family, governmental employees, and foreign dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Order of the Crown of Thailand

The Most Admirable : Established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 (B.E.2534) to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Order of the Direkgunabhorn

The : Established on 22 March 1919 (B.E. 2461) by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand).

Vallabhabhorn Order

The : 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.

Order of Ramkeerati

The : Established on 28 May 1911 (B.E. 2454) by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand).

Vajira Mala Order

The king is sovereign of several Royal Orders and Decorations, the prerogative to appoint and remove any persons from these orders are at the king's discretion. However, sometimes recommendations are made by the Cabinet of Thailand and the Prime Minister. There are twelve Royal Orders and some of these have separate classes.

List of honours of Thailand awarded to heads of state and royalty

List of honours of the Thai royal family by country

Network monarchy

Sacred king

King's Cup Sepaktakraw World Championship

of the Thai monarchy

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