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Chakri dynasty |
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Chakri dynastyThailand's ruling family. Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok (1737–1809) founded the dynasty and ruled as Rama I (r. 1782–1809). He reorganized Siam's defenses to successfully repel numerous Burmese attacks. His descendants have reigned in an unbroken line ever since. Rama III (r.1824–51) increased trade with Europe and negotiated a treaty with the British East India Co.; King Mongkut (Rama IV; r.1851–68) and King Chulalongkorn (Rama V; r.1868–1910) helped modernize the government along Western lines and thereby avoided colonial rule. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI; r.1910–25) instituted social reforms and restored the nation's fiscal autonomy (lost to the West under Rama IV). Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) has reigned since 1946 as Thailand's ceremonial head of state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Dozens of members of the Valley's Thai community gathered in the temple Thursday night to chant and pray for those casualties, which include Bhumi Jensen, 21, grandson of the king of Thailand, whose flower-banked photo graced the front of the temple. 5 Bhumipol is the first name of the current king of Thailand. The King of Thailand is a unifying symbol, and he has taken great personal interest in the development of his country, particularly its agricultural sector. |
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