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The second part is the regnal name, of which only a portion may be used to commonly refer to the monarch. It may differ from their birth name, their name as uparaja , or their posthumous name and/or historical style. This list refers to monarchs by the names most often used by traditional historians. [1]
In establishing his rule, the king was aided by the efforts of the US government, who used the monarchy as a bulwark against communist gains in Southeast Asia. [15]: 50 King Bhumibol was the world's longest reigning monarch at the time of his death in October 2016. He died on 13 October 2016 at the age of 88. [16]
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.
(Name unidentified) U Thong II (พระเจ้าอู่ทอง) Phanom Wang [11] Ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat: Sadiang Thong Princes of Tritrueng [11] 2nd Tritrueng King King of Phraek Si Racha Later Lavo King [12] U Thong III (พระยาอู่ทอง) Sontra Ruler of Na Tranom: Kuman Ruler of Tathong Sri Maharacha [13]
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.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne.
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 .
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