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Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Prayurawongse, also known as Dit Bunnag, was a prominent Siamese statesman of the mid-19th century and served as regent for King Mongkut throughout the kingdom. He rose t
"Solar-charioteer" Seal of the Office of Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Prayurawongse, granted by King Mongkut in 1851.
Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Sri Suriwongse 23 December 1808 – 19 January 1883, born Chuang Bunnag was a leading Siamese noble and statesman who served as the Regent of Siam during the early reign of
Prayurawongse
…and Kromma Tha. However, the de facto duties were already distributed to his sons. His son Chuang, who was made Chao Phraya Sri Suriyawongse (later Somdet Chao Phraya Sri Suriyawongse), was the deputy of Kalahom. His another son Kham was deputy of Kromma Tha (he was later made Chao Phraya Thipakornwongse) the Ministry of Trade…
Formal portrait, c. 1880
John Bowring the governor of Hong Kong arrived at Bangkok and the Bowring Treaty was signed in April 1855, making a huge impact on the Siamese economy.
Sri Suriwongse in 1865
Damnoen Saduak Canal was constructed by Chao Phraya Sri Suriyawongse in 1866–1868. It hosts the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province.