The Rattanakosin Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Siam after 1855, refers to the Siamese kingdom between 1782 and 1932. It was founded in 1782 with the establishment of Rattanakosin, which replac
Siamese territory and dominion at its largest in 1805 resulting from the Burmese–Siamese War of 1802–1805
View of the city of Bangkok in 1828
Photograph of King Mongkut (Rama IV) (r. 1853–1868) in western style uniform
Somdet Chaophraya Sri Suriwongse (Chuang Bunnag) emerged to prominent roles after Bowring Treaty of 1855, became regent of young King Chulalongkorn in 1868, given highest rank of Somdet Chaophraya in 1873, and retained powers until his death in 1883.
Rama I
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Phutthayotfa Chulalok, posthumously honoured as King Phutthayotfa Chulalok the Great, also known by his regnal name Rama I, was the founder of the Rattanakosin Kingdom and the first King of Siam from
Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)
…With the furthest extent reaching the Shan States, southern Yunnan, Laos, Cambodia, northern Si Rat Malai and Kawthoung. The kingdom was founded by Rama I of the Chakri dynasty. The first half of this period was characterized by the consolidation of Siamese power in the center of Mainland Southeast Asia…
Portrait at the Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace. Rama I ordered the palace built in 1782 as the centre of his new capital
King Phutthayotfa Chulalok's bedchamber in the Chakraphat Phiman Hall within the Grand Palace.