King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, on 5 December 1927, younger son of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mahidol of Songkla and the Princess Mother (formerly Miss Sangwal Talapat), and is the direct grandson of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Queen Savang. His Majesty the King has one older sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Galayani Vadhana of Naradhivas, and one older brother, His Majesty the late King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII). His Majesty became King of the Kingdom on Thailand on 9 June 1946. The Coronation Ceremony came later in 1950, after His Majesty has finalized his education in Switzerland, where he met the aristocratic Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara, who has since become HM Queen Sirikit.
During that time, Siam has become Thailand, and was still unstable since the change from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy in 1932. The King came to the Throne after his brother's death, and was careful not to offend the military government. Since the change to Constitutional Monarchy, the people of Thailand was still in need of a King who can guide the country into prosperity. The Thai Kingship was seen as a pillar for the Thai people. 60 years on, many can still remember His Majesty's Oath of Succession to the Throne :
"We will reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people."
And what the King has said, has been done, and continues to do.
a commemorative Page in Celebration of the Diamond Jubilee 2006
For a comprehensive history of the King, please visit the official site of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn - The Golden Jubilee Network
For a more complete look at the King and his art, please visit "Supreme Artist," the new art museum-on-the-net entirely devoted to HM the King
a commemorative Page in Celebration of the Diamond Jubilee 2006
For a comprehensive history of the King, please visit the official site of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn - The Golden Jubilee Network
For a more complete look at the King and his art, please visit "Supreme Artist," the new art museum-on-the-net entirely devoted to HM the King
Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, daughter of His Serene Highness Prince Nakkhatra Mongkol of Chandaburi and Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, daughter of His Serene Highness Prince Nakkhatra Mongkol of Chandaburi and Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara.
The Royal marriage between Their Majesties the King and Queen took place on 28 April 1950 and Her Majesty was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini, official title of the Queens of Thailand.
In part of 1956, Her Majesty became Region of the Kingdom while His Majesty went into the monkhood, for which She was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini Nath, or Sirikit the Region Queen.
The Queen is completely devoted to His Majesty the King. She oversees many of the King's projects as well as introducing her own programmes to benefit the Thai people especially in the rural areas through her SUPPORT Foundation. The promotion of Thai silk by Her Majesty was a particularly important one, and has since become famous throughout the world.
The year 2004 saw Her Majesty turning 72 - or 6th cycle birthday, which in Thailand is very auspicious. The Thai people jointly celebrated with activities throughout the year.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
HRH the Crown Prince of Thailand was born on 28 July 1952, the only son of the King and Queen. His Royal Highness was invested the title of Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Thailand on 28 December 1972.
HRH the Crown Prince of Thailand was born on 28 July 1952, the only son of the King and Queen. His Royal Highness was invested the title of Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Thailand on 28 December 1972.
He received his education at Kings Mead and Millfield Schools in Great Britain, and at the King's School and the Royal Military College at Duntroon, Australia. He also received the Degree of Bachelor of Laws from Sukhothai Thammatirat University, Thailand.
Since he was young, he was inclined towards the life in the military, and has since shown himself to be a great Military Man. After his father, he has immersed himself in activities in promotion of the general welfare and economic betterment of his people as well as activities in promotion of public health through the Crown Prince Hospital and the Maha Vajiralongkorn Foundation. He has also represented his father on numerous State Visits abroad, far too many to list in just a page. The Crown Prince is a much loved figure in Thailand, and will continue to be so for many years to come.
The Crown Prince has been married to HRH Princess Sri Rasmi , The Royal Consort, since 10 February 2004. The Crown Prince has 2 daughters and 5 sons, namely:
HRH Princess Bajra Kitiyabha
(7 December 1978) HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Chudhavajra
(29 August 1979) HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Vajaresra
(27 May 1981) HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Chakrivajra
(26 February 1983)HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Vajravira
(14 June 1985) HRH Princess Siriwanwaree Nareeratana
(29 April 2005
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda on 2 April 1955, the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. She was created the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 5 December 1977 (a royal rank equal to that of a crown prince, but is not a crown princess) for her tireless work in all sectors for the people. She follows her father's every footstep, and is a most beloved princess of the kingdom. Her work is far too numerous to list here - a new website will need to be created just to list everything. She has set up many foundations, all for the betterment of the rural areas, notably the Sai Jai Thai Foundation.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda on 2 April 1955, the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. She was created the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 5 December 1977 (a royal rank equal to that of a crown prince, but is not a crown princess) for her tireless work in all sectors for the people. She follows her father's every footstep, and is a most beloved princess of the kingdom. Her work is far too numerous to list here - a new website will need to be created just to list everything. She has set up many foundations, all for the betterment of the rural areas, notably the Sai Jai Thai Foundation.
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn
HRH Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest daughter of Their Majesties the King and Queen, born on 4 July 1957. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Mahidol University, Bangkok. Her numerous positions include Professor of Organic Chemistry at Mahidol University, President of the Chulabhorn Foundation, Chairman of the Working Group on the Chemistry of Natural Products, and Chairman of the Foundation for Promotion Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection.
HRH Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest daughter of Their Majesties the King and Queen, born on 4 July 1957. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Mahidol University, Bangkok. Her numerous positions include Professor of Organic Chemistry at Mahidol University, President of the Chulabhorn Foundation, Chairman of the Working Group on the Chemistry of Natural Products, and Chairman of the Foundation for Promotion Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection.
The princess has two daughters,
HRH Princess Siribha Chudhabhorn (8 October 1982)
HRH Princess Adityadorn Kitigun (6 May 1984)
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana,Princess of Naradhiwas
HRH the Princess of Naradhiwas was born on 6 May 1923, eldest child of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mahidol of Songkla and the Princess Mother. She is also the elder sister to two Kings, Rama VIII and Rama IX. The Princess carries out numerous royal duties on her own behalf and on behalf of the king. The princess also took over the work of the late Princess Mother, notably the visits to all parts of the country with doctors and specialists to help the rural people.
HRH the Princess of Naradhiwas was born on 6 May 1923, eldest child of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mahidol of Songkla and the Princess Mother. She is also the elder sister to two Kings, Rama VIII and Rama IX. The Princess carries out numerous royal duties on her own behalf and on behalf of the king. The princess also took over the work of the late Princess Mother, notably the visits to all parts of the country with doctors and specialists to help the rural people.
The Princess married Col. Aram and has a daughter, Thanpuying Dasna Valaya Sorasongkram. Her second marriage was to His Highness
Prince Varananda Dhavaj, son of His Royal Highness
Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, Prince of Bejraburna.
An exhibition called Saeng Nueng Keau Rung Ngam ('One Light is a Rainbow'), held in remembrance of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Siam Paragon shopping complex in May 2008, was also organized in six major provinces so people across the country could celebrate the life of the popular late elder sister of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
And now members of the public in Bangkok who missed the original exhibition can get another chance to enjoy the experience thanks to Jitas Sornsongkram, the late princess' grandson, who decided to organize a permanent exhibition in remembrance of her life on the 3rd floor of the National Archives.
Shining brightThe late princess, who contributed many good things to Thai society without asking for anything in return, sadly passed away on January 2. Her life has been compared to a 'light', which allows people to see the goodness in all things without ever revealing itself. This explains the inspiration for the title of the exhibition.The exhibition is divided into four zones, each covering a different aspect of Princess Galyani's life.The first zone – Song Sadej ('Bid Farewell') - showcases photographs of countless Thais waiting in line at the Grand Palace to pay their last respects to the late princess.
There are also lots of photographs of Princess Galyani taken while she was serving the country, such as one of her leading a group of volunteer doctors to provide basic medical treatment for villages in remote areas, and another showing her teaching French.The next zone – Saeng Nueng ('One Light') – retells the story of the late princess' life as she was growing up. Princess Galyani was the elder sister of two kings – the late Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII), and HM the King.After a relatively ordinary upbringing, little did Princess Galyani know that her life would change forever and that her brothers would both go on to become monarchs as the country shifted from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy (in 1932) with the king as head of state.As a young girl, the princess wrote in her diary: “We do everything according to schedule: eat, sleep, go to school, or play. When we disobey, we would be punished and explained to as to why we are being punished ... As we grew up, mother just explained to us what we should or shouldn't do.
We talk with reason”.The third zone – Nai Kwam Song Jam ('In Remembrance') – features the late princess' personal belongings, including organizers, her favorite cartoon books, as well as postcards sent to her brothers. Here also you will find many French essays penned by her students, which feature her markings in red ink. These personal artifacts reflect the late princess' insightful mind in everything she participated in, as well as her dedication to her students and the Thai peOPLE
Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya
Princess Ubolratana was born HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya on 5 April 1951, eldest child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. After finishing her education in the United States of America, she relinquished her royal title to marry an American commoner. She has lived most of her life in the United States with her then husband, Peter Jensen, and their three children,
Miss Ploypailin Jensen (13 February 1981)Mr. Bhumi (Poom) Jensen (1983-2004) Miss Sirikitiya Jensen (19 March 1985)
After her divorce, the princess has moved back to Thailand, and has embarked on many activities for the betterment of the Thai people. One notable project is the "To Be Number One" project which deals directly with the drug problems in the kingdom.
In December 2004, the Princess visited Phuket for an official function and a private holiday with her family, and witnessed first hand the Tsunami that devastated the South of Thailand. In the event, she lost her son, Khun Poom, to the waves. She has since set up the Khun Poom Foundation to help autistic children in Thailand.
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