Chulalongkorn was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, titled Rama V from 1 October 1868 to his death in 23 October 1910.
Formal portrait, c. 1900s
King Mongkut with Prince Chulalongkorn, both in western style court uniforms, c. 1868
King Chulalongkorn after his second coronation ceremony on 16 November 1873
Photograph of the Front Palace or Wang Na (circa 1890) now the Bangkok National Museum
The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional form of government of the Thailand. The king of Thailand is the head of state and head of the ruling Royal House of Chakri.
King Naresuan of Ayutthaya fought several wars against the Burmese to preserve Siamese independence.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet next to the king's palace was the most sacred temple in the kingdom of Ayutthaya.
Thongduang, later King Rama I of Siam, founded the Chakri dynasty in 1782.
King Prajadhipok signing the Constitution of Siam, 10 December 1932.