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...
View ArticleKing 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...
View ArticleKing 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...
View ArticleAnanta 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...
View ArticlePublic 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...
View ArticleStudent 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,...
View ArticleSongkran
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...
View ArticleWat 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...
View ArticleThai 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...
View ArticleSiamese 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleKing 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...
View ArticleSiamese 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...
View ArticleKing 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...
View ArticleDara 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...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....