Princess Srinagarindra born Sangwan Talapat was a member of the Royal Thai Family. She was part of the House of Mahidol, which is descended from the Chakri Dynasty and was originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej. She was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas, King Ananda Mahidol, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej and was the paternal grandmother of King Vajiralongkorn.
Princess Srinagarindra in 1994
An older Sangwan (standing) with two friends at Satri Wittaya School.
Prince Mahidol Adulyadej and Mom Sangwan in their engagement
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, accompanied by his mother Princess Si Sangwan, declared open the 13th National Art Exhibition of Thailand at the Fine Arts Department of Thailand on 20 February 1962.
The Chakri dynasty is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand. The head of the house is the king, who is head of state. The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin Era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino-Mon descent.
Photograph of Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla and Mom Sangwan (later the Princess Mother).
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty.
Image: Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke portrait
Image: Buddha Loetla Nabhalai portrait
