Chakri dynasty

House of Chakri
ราชวงศ์จักรี
House of Chakri; ราชวงศ์จักรี
	Emblem
Country	Thailand
Founded	6 April 1782; 239 years ago
Founder	Rama I
Current head	Rama X
Titles	King of Siam (1782–1949) ; King of Thailand (1949–present)
Estate(s)	Kingdom of Thailand
Cadet branches	131 cadet houses (91 royal and 40 viceregal)

The Chakri dynasty (Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี, RTGS: Ratchawong Chakkri, pronounced [râːt.t͡ɕʰā.wōŋ t͡ɕàk.krīː], listen (help·info)) is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand, the head of the house is the king, who is head of state. The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin Era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino-Mon descent.^[1]

Prior to his accession to the throne, Rama I held for years the title Chakri, the civil chancellor. In founding the dynasty, the king himself chose "Chakri" as the name for it. The emblem of the house is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula), the celestial weapons of gods Vishnu and Shiva, of whom the Thai sovereign is seen as an incarnation.

The current head of the house is Maha Vajiralongkorn who was proclaimed king on 1 December 2016, but has reigned with retroactive effect since 13 October 2016 after the death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej. The house's current seat is the Grand Palace. On Saturday, 4 May 2019, the coronation of Vajiralongkorn, with the traditional ceremony, occurred in Bangkok.^[2]

Royal family[]

Photograph of Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla and Mom Sangwan (later the Princess Mother).

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 Mangala 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:

King Vajiralongkorn (Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua)
Queen Suthida (the King's consort)
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha the Princess Rajasarinisiribajra (the King's older daughter)
- Princess Sirivannavari (the King's younger daughter)
- Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (the King's fifth and youngest son and heir presumptive to the throne of Thailand)
Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother (the King's mother, the late King Rama IX's consort)
- Princess Sirindhorn (second daughter of King Rama IX)
- Princess Chulabhorn, the Princess Srisavangavadhana (youngest daughter of King Rama IX)
  - Princess Siribhachudhabhorn (Princess Chulabhorn's older daughter)
  - Princess Adityadhornkitikhun (Princess Chulabhorn's younger daughter)
- Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (oldest daughter of King Rama IX)

Other members[]

Princess Soamsawali, the Princess Suddhanarinatha (the King's former consort and mother of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the Princess Rajasarinisiribajra)
Chao Khun Phra Sineenat Bilaskalayani (the King's concubine)
Sujarinee Vivacharawongse (the King's former consort and mother of Princess Sirivannavari)
- Juthavachara Vivacharawongse (the King's oldest son) and his wife, Riya Gough
- Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse (the King's second son)
- Chakriwat Vivacharawongse (the King's third son)
- Vatcharawee Vivacharawongse (the King's fourth son)
Than Phu Ying Srirasmi Suwadee (the King's former consort and mother of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti)
Than Phu Ying Ploypailin Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's elder daughter) and her husband, David Wheeler
- Maximus Wheeler (Princess Ubolratana's oldest grandchild)
- Leonardo Wheeler (Princess Ubolratana's second grandchild)
- Alexandra Wheeler (Princess Ubolratana's third grandchild)
Than Phu Ying Sirikitiya Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's younger daughter)
Than Phu Ying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (the King's first cousin, daughter of the late Princess Galyani Vadhana) and her husband, Sinthu Sornsongkram
- Jitat Sornsongkram (grandson of the late Princess Galyani Vadhana) and his wife, Jessica Sornsongkram

Line of succession[]

Photograph of King Bhumibol, Queen Sirikit and their four children, taken in 1966.

King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) (1737–1809)
- King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) (1767–1824)
  - King Nangklao (Rama III) (1788–1851)
  - King Mongkut (Rama IV) (1804–1868)
    - King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) (1853–1910)
      - King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) (1881–1925)
      - King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) (1893–1941)
      - Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1892–1929)
        King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) (1925–1946)
        
        King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927–2016)
        King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) (b. 1952)
        (1) Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (b. 2005)
        
        (2) Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the Princess Rajasarinisiribajra (b. 1978)
        
        (3) Princess Sirivannavari (b. 1987)
        
        (4) Princess Sirindhorn, the Princess Debaratanarajasuda (b. 1955)
        
        (5) Princess Chulabhorn, the Princess Srisavangavadhana (b. 1957)

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), Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse (b. 1981), Chakriwat Vivacharawongse (b. 1983), and Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse (b. 1985), the sons of King Rama X and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, are not in the line of succession to the throne.

History[]

Monarchs[]

Name	Birth	Start of reign	End of reign	Death	Consorts	Issue
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)
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)
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)
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Ramathibodhi Srisindra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua Phra Syamadevamahamakut Vidyamaharaj (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)
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	76 progeny (32 sons and 44 daughters)
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
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 (abdicated)	30 May 1941 Wentworth, Virginia Water, Surrey, United Kingdom aged 47	Queen Rambai Barni	(None)
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Maha Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII)	20 September 1925 Heidelberg, Baden, Germany	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)
Phrabat Somdet Phra Boromchanakathibet Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej Maharat Borommanatbophit (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 King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) Princess Sirindhorn Princess Chulabhorn
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra Ramathibodhi Srisindra Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua (Rama X)	28 July 1952 Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Bangkok	13 October 2016 (crowned at the Phaisan Thaksin Hall on 4 May 2019)	Incumbent		Queen Suthida Consort Sineenat	Princess Bajrakitiyabha Juthavachara Vivacharawongse Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse Chakriwat Vivacharawongse Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti

Timeline[]

Front Palaces[]

The Maha Uparat (มหาอุปราช) or the Krom Phrarajawang Bavorn Sathan Mongkol (Vice or Second King of Siam/Viceroy 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.^[3]

Name	Birth	Start of reign (Date of appointment)	End of reign	Issue	Monarch (Relationship to the king)
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)
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)
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)
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 (Uncle, son of Rama I)
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)
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) and was appointed to the office in 1785.

Portrait	Name	Birth	Appointment	Death	Issue	Monarch (Relationship to the king)
	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.

Name	Birth	Appointment	Ceased to be Crown Prince	Note	Parents
Maha Vajirunhis	27 June 1878 Inner Court, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam	14 January 1886^[4]	4 January 1895	Died of typhoid fever at age 16	King Rama V and Queen Consort Savang Vadhana
Maha Vajiravudh	1 January 1881 Inner Court, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam	4 January 1895^[5]	23 October 1910	Ascended to the throne as King Rama VI at death of father	King Rama V and Queen Saovabha Phongsri
Maha Vajiralongkorn	28 July 1952 Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand	28 December 1972^[6]	13 October 2016	Ascended to the throne as King Rama X at death of father	King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit

Queens[]

Name	Birth	Marriage	Became consort	Ceased to be consort	Death	Issue	Consort to (Notes)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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 89	Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Princess Sirindhorn Princess Chulabhorn Walailak	King Rama IX (Mother of Rama X)
Somdet Phra Nangchao Suthida Phra Boromarajini	3 June 1978 Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand	1 May 2019		Incumbent	Living: aged 43		King Rama X

Family tree[]

hideChakri Dynasty Family Tree

Amarindra
1737–1826
(Queen)

Phutthayotfa
Chulalok
(Rama I)
1737–1809
r.1782-1809

Nui Yai
(Concubine)

Taksin
the Great
of Thonburi
1734–1782
r.1767–1782

Princess
Chim Yai
–1779

Maha
Senanurak
Viceroy
1773–1817
t.1809-1817

Praphaiwadi
Princess
Thepphayawadi
1777–1823

Chaem Krachangfa
Princess
Si Sunthonthep
1770–1808

Maha Sakdi
phonlasep
Viceroy
1773–1832
t.1824-1832

Aphaithibet
Prince
Krasattranuchit
1779–1809

five other
unnamed
children

Sri Sulalai
1770–1837

Buddha
Loetla
Nabhalai
(Rama II)
1767–1824
r. 1809-1824

Sri
Suriyendra
1767–1836
(Queen)

Bang
(Concubine)

Nangklao
(Rama III)
1787–1851
r.1824-1851

Sap
(Concubine)

Prince
Nu Dam

Princess
Pom

Pinklao
Viceroy
1808–1866
t. 1851-1866

Em
(Concubine)

Lakkhananukhun

Ngiu Suvarnadat
(Concubine)

Siriwong
Prince
Mattaya Phithak
1812–1839

Noi
(Concubine)

Lamom
Princess
Sudarat Ratchaprayun
1818–1896

Wichaichan
Viceroy
1838–1885
t.1868-1885

Somanass
Vaddhanawathy
1834–1852
(Queen)

Samli
Bunnag
(Concubine)
1835–1900

Debsirindra
1834–1862
(Queen)

Mongkut
(Rama IV)
1804–1868
r.1851-1868

Piam
Sucharitkul
(Concubine)
1838–1904

Phueng
Indravimala
(Concubine)

Somanas
1852–1852

Sukhumala
Marasri
1861–1927
(Queen)

Chulalongkorn
(Rama V)
1853–1910
r. 1868-1910

Saovabha
Phongsri
1864–1919
(Queen)

Sunandha
Kumariratana
1860–1880
(Queen)

Sun
1859-1949

Gagananga
Yukala
Prince Bijit
Prijakorn
1855–1909

Paribatra
Sukhumbandhu
Prince of
Nakhon Sawan
1881–1944

Suddha
Dibyaratana
Princess of
Rattanakosin
1877–1922

Kannabhorn
Bejaratana
1878–1880

Svasti
Sobhon
1865–1935

Abha Barni
1874–1938

Savang
Vadhana
1862–1955
(Queen)

Uam
Bisalayabutra
(Concubine)
1856–1877

Yai
Sucharitkul
1858–1936

Devan
Udayawongse
Prince
Devawongse
Varopakarn
1858–1923

Prajadhipok
(Rama VII)
1893–1941
r. 1925-1935

Rambai
Barni
1904–1984
(Queen)

Mahidol
Adulyadej
the Prince
Father
1892–1929

Srinagarindra
1900–1995

Kitiyakara
Voralaksana
Prince of
Chanthaburi I
1874–1931

1877–1939

Vajiravudh
(Rama VI)
1881–1925
r. 1910-1925

Suvadhana
Princess
Consort
1905–1985

Aram
Rattanakul
Serireongrit
m.1944
d.1950

Galyani
Vadhana
Princess of
Naradhiwas
1923–2008

Ananda
Mahidol
(Rama VIII)
1925–1946
r.1935 -1946

Nakkhatra
Mangala
Prince of
Chanthaburi II
1897–1953

Bua
Snidvongse
1909–1999

Bejaratana
Rajasuda
1925–2011

Dhasanawalaya
Sornsongkram
1945–

Sinthu
Sornsongkram
1940–

Bhumibol
Adulyadej
(Rama IX)
1927–2016
r.1946 - 2016

Sirikit
1932–
(Queen)

Adulakit
Kitiyakara
1930– 2004

1934–

Busba
Kitiyakara
1934–

Kalyanakit
Kitiyakara
1929–1987

Jitat
Sornsongkram
1974–

Peter
Ladd
Jensen
m.1972 div.1998

Ubolratana
Rajakanya
1951–

Sirindhorn
1955–

Sarali
Kitiyakara
1966–

Ploypailin
Jensen
1981–

Poom Jensen
1983 –2004

Yuvadhida
Polpraserth
1962–

Vajiralongkorn
(Rama X)
1952–
r.2016-

Srirasmi
Suwadee
m.2001
div.2014–

Soamsawali
1957–

Chulabhorn
Walailak
1957–

Virayudh
Tishyasarin
m.1982 div.1996

Sirikitiya
Jensen
1985–

Juthavachara
Vivacharawongse
1979-

Vacharaesorn
Vivacharawongse
1981-

Chakriwat
Vivacharawongse
1983-

Dipangkorn
Rasmijoti
2005–

Bajra
Kitiyabha
1978–

Adityadhorn
Kitikhun
1984–

Siribha
Chudhabhorn
1982–

Vatchrawee
Vivacharawongse
1985-

Sirivannavari
Nariratana
1987–

Cadet houses[]

Royal houses[]

showSiblings of King Rama I (both brothers and sisters)
No.	Surname	Thai	Descended from
1	Narindrānkura	นรินทรางกูร	Prince , the Prince (Kromma Luang) Narinthra Ronnares
2	Devahastin (other spelling: Thephasadin)	เทพหัสดิน	Prince Ton, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Deva 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

showDescendants of King Rama I
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

showDescendants of King Rama II
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) Wongsa Dhiraj Snid
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

showDescendants 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

showDescendants 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, Kridakorn)	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	สวัสดิวัตน์	Prince Svasti Sobhana, the Prince (Kroma Pra) Svasti Vadhanavisidha
27	Jayanta	ไชยันต์	Prince Jayanta Mongkol, the Prince (Kroma Muen) Mahisara Rajharuetai

showDescendants of King Rama V
No.	Surname	Thai	Descended from
1	Kitiyākara	กิติยากร	Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Chanthaburi^[7]
2	Rabībadhana	รพีพัฒน์	Prince Raphi Phatthanasak, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Rajaburi^[7]
3	Pavitra	ประวิตร	Prince Pravitra Vadhanodom, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Prachin^[7]
4	Chirapravati	จิรประวัติ	Prince Chirapravati Voradej, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Nakorn Jaisri^[7]
5	Ābhākara	อาภากร	Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Chumphon^[7]
6	Paribatra	บริพัตร	Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Nakon Sawan^[7]
7	Chhatr-jaya	ฉัตรชัย	Prince Purachatra Jayakara, Prince (Kromma Pra) of Kamphaengphet^[7]
8	Beñ-badhana	เพ็ญพัฒน์	Prince Benbadhanabongse, Prince (Kromma Muen) of Phichai^[7]
9	Chakrabongs	จักรพงษ์	Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Phitsanulok^[7]
10	Yugala (other spelling: Yukol)	ยุคล	Prince Yugala Dighambara, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Lopburi^[7]
11	Vudhijaya	วุฒิชัย	Prince Vudhijaya Chalermlabha, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Singhavikrom Kriangkrai^[7]
12	Suriyong	สุริยง	Prince Suriyong Prayurabandhu, the Prince (Kromma Muen) Jaiya Sri Suriyopas^[7]
13	Rangsit	รังสิต	Prince Rangsit Prayurasakdi, Prince (Krom Praya) of Chainat^[7]
14	Mahidol (original spelling: Mahitala)	มหิดล	Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince (Kromma Luang) of Songkhla, progenitor of the current Royal Family^[7]
15	Chudādhuj	จุฑาธุช	Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, Prince (Kromma Kun) of Bejrapurana^[7]
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.

showAdopted son of King Rama VII
No.	Surname	Thai	Descended from
1	Sakdidej Bhanubhandhu	ศักดิเดช ภาณุพันธุ์	Prince [th]. 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.

showDescendants 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.

Viceregal houses[]

showDescendants 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

showDescendants of Anurak Devesh
No.	Surname	Thai	Descended from
1	Pālakavangsa	ปาลกะวงษ์	Prince Pan, the Prince (Kramma Muen) Naratevesra
2	Seniwongse	เสนีย์วงศ์	Prince Dang, the Prince (Kromma Luang) Seni Boriraksa

showDescendants 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	ภุมรินทร์	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

showDescendants 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

showDescendants 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

showDescendants 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) Bidyalongkorn
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

References[]

^ Reid, Anthony (2015). A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads. p. 215. ISBN 9780631179610.
^ "King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is crowned in elaborate ceremony". theguardian.com. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ 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
^ Jump up to: ^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" (PDF). Retrieved 26 February 2019.

External links[]

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[RamaI-1] Reid, Anthony (2015). A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads. p. 215. ISBN 9780631179610.

[2] "King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is crowned in elaborate ceremony". theguardian.com. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[3] Terwiel, B.J. (2011). Thailand's Political History: From the 13th Century to Recent Times. Thailand: River Books. p. 39. ISBN 9749863968.

[4] 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

[5] Royal Gazette, The Investiture of Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh (Thai), Volume 11, Chapter 63, 20 January 1895, page 346

[6] 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

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