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Democracy Monument

Democracy Monument was built in 1939, the same year that the country's name was changed from Siam to Thailand. It was built to commemorate the 1932 coup d'état which brought about the end of absolute...

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King Prajadhipok and Friends

King Prajadhipok was the seventh king of the Chakri dynasty. He became king in 1926, after his brother, the heir apparent, suddenly passed away. His reign marked a major turning point in Siamese...

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King Prajadhipok Portraits

Here's a collection of King Prajadhipok portraits. From Coronation outfits to Buddhist robes, European-style uniforms to the man-about-town look, he's worn them all. Enjoy these pictures of Thailand's...

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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1906 and was completed in 1915. It was once the reception hall within Dusit Palace. In 1932, it was used as the...

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Public Execution in the Siam of Old

Long before Siam became known as Thailand, prisoners were publicly beheaded by sword. This practice ended in 1919, when Boonpeng Heep Lek was the last person to be executed in this way. These rather...

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Student Protests 14 October 1973

In 1973, Thailand was under a military dictatorship. Disgruntled students staged protests which eventually led to the military opening fire, killing 77 and wounding a further 800. After the protests,...

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Songkran

Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year. Nowadays, Thai people celebrate the international New Year, Chinese New Year and Songkran. The festival is one big water fight that is enjoyed by people far...

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Wat Phra Kaew

Wat Phra Kaew is Thailand's most famous temple. It houses the legendary Emerald Buddha statue, which was brought from Laos in 1779 by Chao Phraya Chakri (later Rama I). The following images show the...

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Thai Women Through the Ages

Thai women are some of the most beautiful women in the world. But it hasn't always been that way. Long ago, Thai woman had short cropped hairstyles, chewed betel nut and were shorter than their modern...

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Siamese Elephants

Elephants are venerated by Thai people both as symbols of the nation and spiritual guardians. They have long been associated with royalty, and white elephants were sought after by Thai kings as it was...

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The Last Moments of Life

Three images of criminals being beheaded. Before they executioner would decapitate the convicted, an elaborate ritual was performed. Once the executioner believed that the criminal was at peace with...

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King Mongkut

King Mongkut was the fourth king of the Chakri dynasty and reigned from 1 April 1851 – 1 October 1868. He is famous as the king who invited Anna Leonowens to teach English to his children and...

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Siamese Coup d’État of 1932

The Siamese Coup d’État of 1932 brought about the end of absolute monarchy and created the first constitutional monarchy under King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). Read about the coup that changed Siam forever...

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King Prajadhipok: Moments in the Life of a Monarch

King Prajadhipok was the seventh king of the current Chakri dynasty. He became king after the original heir to the throne died unexpectedly in 1925. With only a year's experience of statecraft under...

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Dara Rasami: Princess of Chiang Mai and Consort to King Chulalongkorn

Dara Rasami was born in Chiang Mai on August 26, 1873, to King Inthawichayanon and Queen Thipkraisorn Rajadevi. She later became princess consort to King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). She played an...

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