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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, Highest Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, adherent of Buddhism and upholder of religions. [2]
The Phra Ruang dynasty was the only royal lineage that ruled over the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first Central Thai state.Established by Si Inthrathit in 1238, who declared independence from the Khmer Empire, the dynasty laid the foundations for Thai society. [7]
For example, if princess Chao Fa, HRH Princess of Thailand, wished to marry a Mom Rajawongse commoner she would lose her royal title (Chao Fa, HRH Princess of Thailand) but retain royal style as follows: Chao Fa, HRH Princess of Thailand: Tunkramom Ying (daughter of the sovereign with the queen)
Thailand portal; This category contains articles on all aspects of monarchy in Thailand and its predecessor kingdoms. The articles about the monarchs of these kingdoms are in the Thai monarchs category, while the Thai royalty category contains all the articles about royal individuals, including the monarchs.
The known history of the monarchy of Thailand begins with the founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom, inaugurated by Si Inthrathit in 1238. This was succeeded by the Ayutthaya Kingdom and the short-lived Thonburi Kingdom. The present reigning dynasty, the Chakri Dynasty, took the throne in 1782, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom.
One of Thailand's most prominent pro-democracy activists was handed another two years and eight months in prison for criticising the monarchy during a Harry Potter-themed protest.. Arnon Nampa ...
This category contains articles about crowned heads of Thailand and its predecessor kingdoms and principalities. For the full range of articles about Thai royals see the Thai royalty category . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monarchs of Thailand .
Thailand's lese-majeste law, one of the world's toughest, protects the monarchy from criticism and carries a maximum jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived royal insult.