Thailand
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Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam until 1939, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Lao
Wat Phra Prang Sam Yod, a 13th-century Angkorian temple in Lopburi.
Phra Achana, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park
The ruins of Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Historical Park
Painting of Ayutthaya city c. 1665, by Johannes Vingboons
Monarchy of Thailand
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The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional form of government of Thailand. The king of Thailand is the head of state and head of the ruling Chakri dynasty.
King Naresuan of Ayutthaya fought several wars against the Burmese Toungoo dynasty to preserve Siamese independence.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet next to the king's palace was the most sacred Ayutthayan temple.
Thongduang, later King Rama I of Siam, founded the Chakri dynasty in 1782.
King Prajadhipok signing the Constitution of Siam, 10 December 1932.