List of Thai monarchs
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The modern order of succession of Thai monarchs begins with king Si Inthrathit who established the Sukhothai Kingdom in 1238, which is considered to be the first contemporary Tai-ethnic kingdom; it was ruled by Phra Ruang dynasty. Composing of 8 dynasties: Phra Ruang, Uthong, Suphannaphum, Sukhothai, Prasat Thong, Ban Phlu Luang, Thonburi, and Chakri. With brief interruptions, 55 monarchs and 27 viceroys have ruled over four successive kingdoms, the current monarch being Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of the Chakri dynasty.
- Si Inthrathit (contemporary)
- Phra Pathomsuriya (traditional)
- 1238 (contemporary)
- 757 (traditional)
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| Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of the Chakri Dynasty and House Mahidol since 13 October 2016 | |
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| Heir presumptive | Dipangkorn Rasmijoti |
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The modern perception is that there has been four distinct eras of Thai history, namely: Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin. However, the compilations of historical narratives from the old capital (pongsawadan krung kao) and the historical narratives from the king in the temple compiled by Prince Tisavarakumara, the Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, along with the Chronicles of Northern Kingdom's Histories included the Pre-Sukhothai and Pre-Ayutthaya monarchs as well.[1] This means that the Sukhothai-Si Satchanalai city-states and the Siam Confederation and their monarchs is a part of the historical cannon as well.
Prior to the establishment of Sukhothai, Siam was a group of petty kingdoms shifting zones of influences and mandalas through wars and political marriages. Because of this, there are kingdoms and polities which existence may overlap, hence the monarchs' reigns will also overlap or even reign two polities at once. An example are Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya, in the modern sense, was established during the reign of Maha Thammaracha I of Sukhothai in 1351 in which king Uthong V & Ramathibodi I (same person with two regnal names) inherited all of the confederation's polities – uniting them, hence the reign of Ayutthaya's monarchs overlaps with 4 monarchs of Sukhothai. An example for a monarch reigning multiple polities is when king Phanom Thale Sri who reigned both the Siam Confederation and the Sukhothai-Si Satchanai city-states (together 5 different polities) at the same time in 1155, while these polities were ran separately and equal to one another unlike the vassalage system in which a state is subservient to another.
The traditional accounts of the list starts with king Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit as the first king of all of Siam in 757 CE. He was the first king to unite petty kingdoms under one monarch. His descendants are of the Guruwamsa/Pathomsuriyawong dynasty, which is also the ancestors to most of the reigning dynasty of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. In which, according to the traditional accounts, king Uthong V, the first king of Ayutthaya is canonically considered to be the 27th monarch of Siam. The number of monarchs up to today would total to 101 monarchs.
Titles and naming conventions
Sukhothai Kingdom
All of the mentioned titles are now defunct due to the abolition of the peerage
Khun — ขุน — Originally meaning “lord” or “chieftain,” Khun was a title used for local rulers or leaders of settlements. In later periods, is given to bureaucratic positions within government mostly to ministers, though a number of Shan states still retain this title for their rulers and kings. Originally a Tai word.
Phaya — พญา (sometimes written พระยา in later periods) — Originally meaning “lord.” In later periods, this title is given to people governing second-tier or lower-class cities. This title is now an equivalent to the title Marquess. Originally a Pali-Sanskrit word. This title was also used in numerous other Tai-ethnic kingdoms in the regions. The title is also adapted to a couple of higher titles such as Chao Phaya and Somdet Chao Phaya. Which is equivalent to Duke and Grand Duke in that order, though these title holders often do not hold fief / territory. Though when they do hold hand, it is tantamount to half the nation, such as the position of the prime minister of northern Siam, comes with the position of grand duke. The title is defunct. This title is also bestowed upon vassal kings and monarchs.
- Phaya Loe Thai - King of Sukhothai
- Phaya Mangrai - King of Lanna
- Phraya Kakawannathiparatcha Wachiraprakarn - Princely monarch of Chiang Mai
- Phaya Khun Fong - monarch of Nan (a mixture of the title Phaya and Khun)
Pho Khun — พ่อขุน — Originally meaning “lord father.” It reflects the paternal kingship ideology of the Sukhothai era, in which the king was regarded as a benevolent father to his subjects. The title is now defunct. Originally a Tai word.
- Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng - King of Sukhothai
Pu Khun — ปู่ขุน — Originally meaning “lord grandfather.” It is a term to used for deceased rulers. The title is now defunct. Originally a Tai word.
Pu Phaya — ปู่พญา — Originally meaning “lord grandfather.” It is a term to used for deceased rulers. The title is now defunct. Originally a Tai + Pali-Sanskrit word.
Phrabat Kamrateng An Sri — พระบาทกัมรเตงอัญศรี — The monarch also adopted the Khmer prestige title Kamrateng An (Thai: กมฺรเตงฺ อญฺ), meaning "our lord", as regnal title.[2] The title is now defunct. Originally a Khmer word.
- Kamrateng An Sri Inthrabodinthrathit - King of Sukhothai
Ayutthaya and later kingdoms
All of the mentioned titles are now defunct due to the abolishment of the peerage, except the title of Phra Chao and onwards
Muen — หมื่น — Originally meaning "officer/baron." It is a title typically bestowed upon vassal king or a regional monarch and is not normally used on the kings of the Chao Phraya basin. The title is now defunct. In the chao phraya basin, it is bestowed upon officers within the central government.
- Muen Soi Chiang Khong - Princely monarch of Nan
Thao — ท้าว — Originally meaning "lord/lady/sir/dame." It is a title typically bestowed upon a vassal king or a regional monarch and is not normally used on the kings of the Chao Phraya basin. The title is now defunct. In the chao phraya basin, it is bestowed upon officers within the central government and/or people who have achieved a great feat, akin to a knight or dame.
- Thao Kha Kan - King of Nan
- Thao Sunannari - Dame Duchess of Nakhon Rachasima
- Thao Chai - King of Lanna
Khun Luang — ขุนหลวง — Originally meaning “royal chief.” It is used for informal reference of the king. The title is now defunct.
Phra — พระ — Originally meaning “royal or holy.” The title is now defunct. It was also used in the Sukhothai era.
- Phra Chetthathirat - King of Ayutthaya
Chao Luang — เจ้าหลวง — Originally meaning “royal lord.” It is a title typically bestowed upon vassal king or a regional monarch and is not normally used on the kings of the Chao Phraya basin. The title is now defunct.
- Chao Luang Chaiyawongse - Princely monarch of Lampang
Chao Fa — เจ้าฟ้า — Originally meaning “celestial prince / celestial lord." usually used for viceroys and princes. It was used to refer to a number of Shan states still retain this title for their rulers and kings. The title is now defunct.
- Chao Fa Krom Khun Intharaphitak - Viceroy of Thonburi
- Hso Lung Hpa - King of Mohnyin (Chao Fa is usually separated in Shan titles)
- Sukaphaa - King of Ahom
- Chao Fa Nhor Muang - King of Nan
Krom Phrarachawang Baworn — กรมพระราชวังบวร — Originally meaning “Royal Front Palace Lord." The title is now defunct.
- Krom Phrarachawang Baworn Wichaichan - Viceroy of Rattanakosin
Somdet Phra Baworn Rat Chao — สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า — Originally meaning “Royal Highness the Exalted Vice-King." The title is now defunct.
- Somdet Phra Baworn Rat Chao Maha Senanurak - Viceroy of Rattanakosin
Phra Chao — พระเจ้า — Originally meaning “god.” It is used for informal reference of the king. Though it is informal to refer to the chao phraya kingdom's king, it is nonetheless the formal way to refer to the northern and other regional monarchs.
- Phra Chao Uthong II - King of the Siamese Confederation
- Phra Chao Taksin - King of Thonburi
- Phra Chao Kawilalolot Suriyawongse - King of Chiang Mai
- Phra Chao Tilokkarat - King of Lanna
- Phra Chao Suriyaphong Pharitdet - King of Nan
Chao — เจ้า — Originally meaning “lord/prince/master." It is commonly used for loyalty and noblemen. The title is used to refer to a number of Shan states still retain this title for their rulers and kings.
- Chao Sam Phaya - King of Ayutthaya
- Sao Kawng Kiao Intaleng - King of Kengtung (Chiang Tung)
- Chao Kaew Nawarat - Princely monarch of Chiang Mai
Phrabat Somdet — พระบาทสมเด็จ — Originally meaning "Most Exalted Majesty."
Somdet Phra — สมเด็จพระ — Originally meaning "Exalted Majesty."
Phrabat Somdet Phra — พระบาทสมเด็จพระ — Originally meaning "Most Exalted Royal Majesty."
Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao — พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้า — Originally meaning "Most Exalted Majesty the Lord."
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthara ... Chao Yu Hua — พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทร...เจ้าอยู่หัว — Originally meaning “His Most Exalted Majesty the Supreme Sovereign, the Lord Above Our Heads.”
In the Sukhothai Kingdom, the monarch used the title Khun (Thai: ขุน) or Phaya (Thai: พญา), while Pho Khun/ Phaya (Thai: พ่อขุน/ พ่อพญา) or Phoo Khun/ Phaya (Thai: ปู่ขุน/ ปู่พญา) were used to refer to deceased monarchs or senior relatives who were monarchs.[3] The monarch also adopted the Khmer prestige title Kamrateng An (Thai: กมฺรเตงฺ อญฺ), meaning "our lord", as regnal title.[2]
In the Ayutthaya Kingdom and afterward, thanandon, the system of Thai royal titles, determines the style of the monarch's full regnal name (which includes the title), consisting of two interconnected parts:
- The first part is the title Phra Bat Somdet Phra Chao Yu Hua (Thai: พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว, 'His Majesty the King'). The title is split by the regnal name, written between Phra and Chao. If the monarch was not formally crowned, Phra Bat is omitted. If the monarch ruled as a tributary or was usurped, Somdet may be omitted.
- Sometimes, Chao Yu Hua is fully omitted. Other times, only Yu Hua is omitted, in which case Chao follows the remaining components of the title and precedes the regnal name.
- The second part is the regnal name, of which only a portion may be used to commonly refer to the monarch. It may differ from their birth name, their name as uparaja (viceroy), or their posthumous name and/or historical style. This list refers to monarchs by the names most often used by traditional historians.[4]
Western nations referred to the monarch as the "King of Siam" (Latin: Rex Siamensium), regardless of Thai titles, since the initiation of relations in the 16th century. Mongkut (Rama IV) was the first monarch to adopt the title when the name Siam was first used in an international treaty.[5] When the kingdom's name was changed to Thailand, the monarch's Western title changed accordingly.[6]
Regarding relations between dynasties and houses
Due to intermarriages between Siamese polities, dynasties are usually branches or cadet branches of an already existing house. A dynasty may also arise from a minor member of a house through the right of conquest.
Regarding dynasties and houses
In the Siamese context, a dynasty includes all monarchs and their kinsmen who have ascended to the throne. This means that a dynasty encompasses individuals of the same bloodline, including brothers, uncles, and other relatives.
Within a dynasty, houses function as sub-units. Multiple houses can exist within a single dynasty. A king inherits his house from his father, regardless of whether the father was a reigning monarch; what matters is that the father was a son of a king or a vice-king. As a result, a dynasty may contain numerous houses—for example, the Chakri Dynasty includes over a hundred cadet houses, divided into royal and viceroyal branches.
The concept of houses, by contrast, is a more recent construct used to describe subdivisions within a dynasty. Multiple houses can exist within the same dynasty, each representing a distinct patrilineal branch. A king is considered to belong to the house of his father, regardless of whether the father was a reigning monarch, as long as he was a son of a king or a vice-king.
Houses are passed from father to son. When brothers ascend the throne in succession, they belong to the same house if they do not have a son who later becomes king.
For example, Rama I, Rama II, and Rama III are considered part of the same house. Rama IV, however, is considered to be a part of a new house, as he was a brother of Rama III rather than his son. Rama V, Rama VI, and Rama VII belonged to Rama IV's house; since neither Rama VI nor Rama VII had sons who became king, the house continued unchanged.
The throne later passed through Prince Mahidol, establishing another new house. His sons, Rama VIII and Rama IX, belonged to this same house, with Rama IX succeeding his brother.
Example: Lineage of the Chakri Dynasts and its component houses
- · House Ramathibodi ·
Rama I
- Houses | Indrāngura Dabbakula Suriyakul Chatrakul Phungbun Tārākara Duangchakra Sudasna
Rama II son of Rama I
- Houses | Mālakul Abharanakul Klauaymai Kusuma Tejātivongse Phanomvan Kunjara Renunandana Niyamisara Dinakara Baidurya Mahākul Vajrivansa Xumsaeng Sanidvongs Morakot Nilaratna Arunvongse Kapitthā Pramoja
- · House Mongkut ·
Rama IV son of Rama II
- House | Chakrabandhu Bhānubandhu Chitrabongs Navavongsa Supratishtha Kritākara Gaganānga Sukhasvasti Dvivongs Thongyai Kshemasanta Kamalāsana Kshemasrī Sridhavaja Thongthaem Jumbala Devakula Svastikula Chandradatta Jayānkura Varavarna Tisakula Sobhanga Sonakul Vadhanavongs Svastivatana Jayanta
Rama V son of Rama IV
- House | Kitiyākara Rabībadhana Pavitra Chirapravati Ābhākara Paribatra Chhatr-jaya Beñ-badhana Chakrabongs Yugala Vudhijaya Suriyong Rangsit Chudādhuj Varanand
Rama VI son of Rama V
Rama VII son of Rama V
Rama III son of Rama II
- Houses | Sirivongse Komen Ganechara Ngon-rath Latāvalya Xumsai Piyakara Uraibongse Arnob Lamyong Suparna Sinharā Jambūnud
Relations between dynasty
Pathomsuriyawong Dynasty (700–1351) - the line of Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit (b.742; d.800) Came to power using the right of inheritance.
Phra Ruang Dynasty (1238–1438; 1468–1474) - the line of Inthrabodinthrathit (b.1188; d.1270) from Suriwawong, the elder son of Sri Singha of Pathomsuriyawong. Inthrabodinthrathit overthrew Thao Saen Pom king of Suphannaphum who was reigning Sukhothai-Si Satchanalai at the time thus establishing the Sukhothai Kingdom. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Later Suphannaphum Dynasty (1409–1569) - the line of Nakhon Intharachathirat (b.1359; d.1424) mother from Loe Thai of Phra Ruang Dynasty, he is the son of Borommarachathirat I. Nakhon Intharachathirat, king of the constituent kingdom of Suphannaphum overthrew king Ramrachathirat. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Sukhothai Dynasty (1569–1629) - the line of Sanphet I (b.1509; d.1590) known relation to Phra Ruang Dynasty but unknown exact relation. Sanphet I, Marquess of Phitsanulok was installed by the Burmese emperor Bayinnaung as a vassal king. Came to power using the right of vassalage.
Prasat Thong Dynasty (1629–1688) - the line of Sanphet V (b.1599; d.1655) as son of Sanphet III or maternal-cousin of Borommaracha I, both of Sukhothai Dynasty. Sanphet V, Defence Minister and Marquess Prime Minister of Ayutthaya overthrew king Athittayawong. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty (1688–1767) - the line of Sanphet VIII (b.1661; d.1709) from Ramathibodi III (b.1632; d.1688) son of Sanphet V of Prasat Thong Dynasty. King Phetracha, Elephant Corps Minister and General of the Ayutthaya Army overthrew king Ramathibodi III. He later passed on the throne to his adoptive son Sanphet VIII. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Chakri Dynasty (1782–present) - the line of Rama I (b.1737; d.1809) from Duke Kosa Pan (b.1633; d.1699) grandson of Sanphet III (b.1557; d.1610) of Sukhothai Dynasty. Rama I, former Count of Ratburi, Grand Duke Prime Minister of Thonburi overthrew king Sanphet X. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Aphaikhamini Dynasty (957–c.1100s) - the line of Phraya Aphaikhamini (died 959) Came to power using the right of election.''
Uthong Dynasty (1351–1370) - the line of Uthong V & Ramathibodi I (b.1314; d.1369) mother is from Anuracha (b.1112; d.1167) younger son of Sri Singha of Pathomsuriyawong. Uthong V & Ramathibodi I had inherited all of the Dvaravati polities by 1351. His title is Uthong V of Suphannaphum and Phripphri and Ramathibodi I of Ayothaya and Lavo. Came to power using the right of inhertiance.
Thonburi Dynasty (1767–1782) - the line of Sanphet X (b.1734; d.1782). Marquess of Tak reunited the kingdom after the disintegration of the kingom of Ayutthaya into 5 different kingdoms. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Former Suphannaphum Dynasty (1370–1388) - the line of Borommarachathirat I (b.1310; d.1388) father is Uthong III of Suphannaphum. Borommarachathirat I, king of the constituent kingdom of Suphannaphum overthrew king Ramesuan. Came to power using the right of conquest.
Regarding vassal and constituent kingdoms
Throughout the history of Thailand, political power has often been structured around the Mandala system. Under this system, a central polity exerted influence over a network of subordinate polities within its sphere. The rulers of these lesser polities typically pledged allegiance to a paramount ruler, often referred to as a “high king.”
The nature of this hierarchy evolved over time. During the Ayutthaya era, the system allowed for a relatively high degree of autonomy among subordinate rulers. The king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom governed from Ayutthaya (modern-day Ayutthaya city), while rulers of other important centers, such as Suphannaphum, administered their own domains with considerable independence.
Over time, however, this autonomy diminished. The relationship increasingly resembled that of a centralized monarchy with appointed governors. The high king gained the authority to depose subordinate rulers and replace them, sometimes even installing entirely new dynasties. In some cases, such as the Kingdom of Chiang Mai, the local monarchy itself was abolished.
Subordinate rulers were not merely passive actors; they could also challenge central authority. During the Dvaravati period, it was relatively common for vassal rulers to overthrow a high king, establish their own dynasty, or break away to form a new mandala. This led to frequent shifts in regional dominance, with different polities rising to prominence as political centers.
Such upheavals became less frequent in later periods but did not disappear entirely. The last major instance of a subordinate ruler seizing power occurred in 1782, when Rama I overthrew Sanphet X and established a new dynasty. Earlier examples include coups in 1629 and 1569 but this was limited to blood relatives. By contrast, during the Dvaravati period, similar events were far more frequent, occurring in years such as 800, 859, 892, and 957, among others where commoners and local lords alike would become monarchs.
Composition of the Dvaravati Domain
Composition of Sukhothai Domain
Composition of Ayutthaya Domain
- Ayutthaya Mandala
- Ayothaya Sri Dvaravati
- other fiefs, counties and duchies
- Suphannaphum
- Phripphri
- Lavo
- Thawai
- Tanaosi
- Sukhothai
- Ayothaya Sri Dvaravati
Composition of Rattanakosin Domain
- Rattanakosin Mandala
- Mainland
- other fiefs, counties and duchies
- Duchy of Nakhon Ratchasima
- Duchy of Nakhon Si Thammarat
- other fiefs, counties and duchies
- Shan Domains
- Principality of Chiang Tung
- Principality of Chiang Khaeng
- Canton of Chiang Lap
- Federation of 12 Tai Cantons
- Canton of Hokamchenghung (นครเมืองหอคำเชียงรุ่ง)
- Canton of Je (นครเมืองแจ)
- Canton of Luang (นครเมืองลวง)
- Canton of Hon (นครเมืองหน)
- Canton of Hai (นครเมืองราย)
- Canton of Ngad (นครเมืองงาด)
- Canton of Lha (นครเมืองหล้า)
- Canton of Hing (นครเมืองฮิง)
- Canton of Chiang Neua (นครเมืองเชียงเหนือ)
- Canton of Ou Neua (นครเมืองอูเหนือ)
- Canton of Chiang Thong (เมืองเชียงทอง )
- Canton of Phuthaen Luang (นครเมืองภูแถนหลวง)
- Lanna Domains
- Malay Domains
- Lao Domains
- Kingdom of Vientiane
- Kingdom of Luang Phrabang
- Kingdom of Champassak
- Principality of Phuan
- Principality of Phongsali
- Federation of the 6 Hua Phan Cantons
- Federation of the 12 Tai Lords (has more than 12 lords)
- Canton of Lai (เมืองไล)
- Canton of Te (เมืองแต่)
- Canton of Jian (เมืองเจียน)
- Canton of Mun (เมืองมุน)
- Canton of Bang (เมืองบาง)
- Canton of Thaeng (เมืองแถง)
- Canton of Khwai (เมืองควาย)
- Canton of Dung (เมืองดุง)
- Canton of Muai (เมืองม่วย)
- Canton of La (เมืองลา)
- Canton on Moh (เมืองโมะ)
- Canton of Wat (เมืองหวัด)
- Canton of Sang (เมืองซาง)
- Canton of So (เมืองสอ)
- Canton of Than (เมืองถาน)
- Canton of Lo (เมืองลอ)
- Kingdom of Cambodia
- Principality of Hà Tiên
- Mainland
Regarding the relationship between kings, co-kings, viceroys, and deputy viceroys
Viceroy
In Siam, the relationship between the king and the viceroy (called the Uparaja) was based on shared rule but clear hierarchy. The king was the highest ruler, while the viceroy was usually a close relative chosen to help govern and serve as the likely successor, though this would often prove false due to other members of the family starting a succession war. The viceroy had real authority, controlling parts of the kingdom and managing government and military affairs when needed. However, all power officially came from the king, and the viceroy was expected to support and follow the monarch's decisions. Because the viceroy had his own court and influence, this system sometimes led to rivalry or competition between the two.
The viceroys had their own palace and administration in the front palace.
The position continued for many centuries until King Chulalongkorn abolished it in the late 19th century to centralize power under the monarchy.
While the viceroy is not the king, throughout the history of Siam, there were moments where these viceroys were crowned "in equal power" as the monarch, like the coronation of Rama IV and Pinklao. In which king Pinklao was crowned using the title Phrabat Somdet Phra .... Chao Yu Hua in equal ranking to the first king. Thus, allowing the front palace to institute the first king's regalia and ornamentation within the front palace which had previously been forbidden.
Deputy viceroy
The deputy viceroys had their own palace and administration in the rear palace. The deputy viceroy position was seldom bestowed. There had only been three bestowals in the last 700 years. This role is similar to the viceroys but are subservient to the king and the viceroy.
| List of deputy viceroys | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Reign from | Reign until | Notes |
| 1 | Nai Chobkhotchaprasit
นายจบคชประสิทธิ์ |
c.1680s | |||
| 2 | Chao Fa Phon
เจ้าฟ้าพร |
1703 | 1708 |
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| 3 | Somdet Phra Chao Lanthoe Chao Fa Thong In Krom Phra Rachawang Bawornsathan Phimuk
สมเด็จพระเจ้าหลานเธอ เจ้าฟ้าทองอิน กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานภิมุข |
1782 | 1806 |
| |
| vacant until the abolition of the front palace and the rear palace | |||||
Co-king
Co-kings were monarchs which had previously abdicated, but were invited back to power. Often they were brought back with the same amount of authority as the main king. Though this usually didn't last and often voluntarily relinquished power and even refused a third co-kingship. A famous example is when King Maha Thammarachathirat III was invited back into the position of king during King Borommaracha III's reign.
Sukhothai-Si Satchanalai city-state (679–1238)
Intharachaithirat dynasty (679–687)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inthrachaithirat[7]
อินทราไชยธิราช |
Inthrachai | 679 – 687
(9 years) |
First king of a Sukhothai polity |
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Lavo dynasty (687–c.700s)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Phalithirat[7] พาลีธิราช |
Palithirat | 687 – c.700s | Usurper
Overthrew Inthrachaithirat |
Invaded by Suvannakhongkham Kingdom | ||
| Dvaravati suzerainty era
the city was abandoned | |||||||
Sai Nam Pueng of Phraek Si Racha dynasty (c.930s–957)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Phra Chao Suthammaracha
พระเจ้าสุธรรมราชา |
Suthammaracha | c.930s – 957 | Son of Sai Nam Phueng I |
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Aphaikhamini dynasty (957–c.1100s)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haripunchai suzerainty era
abandoned until 957 | |||||||
| 4 | Phraya Aphaikhamini[8] พระยาอภัยคามินี |
Aphaikhamini | 957 – 959
(2 years) |
Refounded a Sukhothai polity |
| ||
| 5 | Phraya Sri Chanthrathibodi[8] พระยาศรีจันทราธิบดี |
Chanthrathibodi | 959 – late c.900s | Offered the throne
(not related) |
Offered the throne | ||
| As the free city-state of Si Satchanalai–Sukhodaya | |||||||
| 6 | Somdet Phra Arunarat[9] สมเด็จพระอรุณราช |
Chao Anuratcha Kuman
เจ้าอรุณราชกุมาร |
Aphaikhamini | late c.900s – 1052 | A son of Aphaikhamini
Offered the throne | ||
| 7 | Chao Suphatcharat
เจ้าพัตตาสุจราช |
Chao Pasuja Kuman
เจ้าพสุจกุมาร |
1052 – 1145 | Son of Arunarat |
| ||
| 8 | Phra Chao Thammatrailok
พระเจ้าธรรมไตรโลก |
1145 – 1155 | Son of the Suphatcharat |
| |||
| 9 | Chao Rachathirat
เจ้าราชาธิราช |
c.1100s | Son of the Thammatrailok | only ruled in Si Satchanalai | |||
| City-state is partitioned into Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai, after this the city was ruled from Si-Satchanalai. Phraek Si Racha took over Sukhothai, and later Si-Satchanalai | |||||||
Pathomsuriyawong/Guruwamsa dynasty (1155–1219)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indaprasthanagara suzerainty era (Phraek Si Racha Polity) | |||||||
| 10 | Phra Phanom Thale Sri พระพนมทะเลศรี or Mahesavasatithrathiratchakasat |
Intharacha
อินทราชา |
Phetchaburi – Viang Chaiprakarn | 1155 – 1157
(2 years) |
Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit lineage
Grandson of Sri Singha Conquered Sukhothai |
Overthrew Rachathirat | |
| 11 | Phra Chao Suriyaracha พระเจ้าสุริยราชา |
Suriyaracha | 1157 – 1184
(27 years) |
Cousin of Phanom Thale Sri |
| ||
| De facto independent | |||||||
| 12 | Phra Chao Chantharacha พระเจ้าจันทราชา |
Phra Chantha Kuman
พระจันทกุมาร |
Suriyaracha | 1184 – 1214
(30 years) |
Son of the Suriyaracha |
| |
| 13 | E Daeng Phloeng อีแดงเพลิง |
E Daeng Phloeng | 1214 – 1219
(5 years) |
Usurper
(not related) |
Overthrew Chantharacha | ||
1st Sri Naw Nam Thum dynasty (1219–c.1200s)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| remerged as city-state of Si Satchanalai–Sukhodaya | |||||||
| 14 | Pho Khun Sri Naw Nam Thum พ่อขุนศรีนาวนำถุม |
Sri Naw Nam Thum | 1219 – c.1200s | Usurper, Noble of Chaliang
Overthrew E Daeng Phloeng |
| ||
Suphannaphum dynasty (c.1200s)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| remerged as city-state of Si Satchanalai–Sukhodaya | |||||||
| 15 | Khom Sabat Khlon Lamphong ขอมสบาดโขลญลำพง |
Thao Saen Pom ท้าวแสนปม |
Suphannaphum | c.1200s | Usurper |
| |
2nd Sri Naw Nam Thum dynasty (c.1200s–1238)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| remerged as city-state of Si Satchanalai–Sukhodaya | |||||||
| 16 | Pho Khun Pha Muang พ่อขุนผาเมือง |
Sri Naw Nam Thum | c.1200s – 1238
(around 5 years) |
Son of Sri Naw Nam Thum
Overthrew Khom Sabat Khlon Lamphong |
| ||
Sukhothai Kingdom (1238–1438)
Tai peoples migrated into mainland Southeast Asia in the 8th–10th centuries.[10] In the years after, Northern Thai groups established mueang that evolved into larger states, such as Ngoenyang.[11][12] However, it was not until the decline of the Khmer Empire in the 13th century that a Central Thai kingdom politically and culturally related to modern Thailand was first founded.
Phra Ruang dynasty (1238–1438; 1468–1474)
The Phra Ruang dynasty was the only royal lineage that ruled over the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first Central Thai state. Established by Si Inthrathit in 1238, who declared independence from the Khmer Empire, the dynasty laid the foundations for Thai society.[13] Under Ram Khamhaeng the Great, the initial Thai script was invented and Theravāda Buddhism was established as the state religion.[14]: 197 [15]: 25
The dynasty is named after the Traiphum Phra Ruang, a Buddhist cosmology book written by Maha Thammaracha I. During his reign, the kingdom was invaded by Ayutthaya, a neighboring Thai state, becoming a tributary during the reign of Maha Thammaracha II.[14]: 222
In the Sukhothai Kingdom, the monarch ruled from the city of Sukhothai, while the heir presumptive would occasionally be named uparaja, or viceroy, and ruled in Si Satchanalai. In 1438, Ayutthaya annexed Sukhothai at the death of Maha Thammaracha IV when Borommarachathirat II of Ayutthaya named his son Prince Ramesuan uparaja. In Ayutthaya, the tradition would evolve into the Front Palace system.[16]
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Life details | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamrateng An Sri Inthrabodinthrathit กมรเตงอัญศรีอินทรบดินทราทิตย์ |
Pho Khun Si Inthrathit พ่อขุนศรีอินทราทิตย์ or Khun Bang Klang Hao ขุนบางกลางหาว |
Suriyaracha | 1238 – 1270 (32 years) |
First King of Sukhothai
Son of Chantharacha Descendant of Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit Founded a new Dynasty |
1188 – 1270 (aged 82) Ruled locally in the Khmer Empire as Bang Klang Hao. His rebellion led to the establishment of Sukhothai, the first Central Thai kingdom[17] Originally of Pathomsuriyawong Dynasty |
Vacant | |
| 2 | Khun Ban Mueang ขุนบานเมือง |
Ban
บาน |
1270 – 1279 (9 years) |
Son of Si Inthrathit | c. 1237 – 1279 (aged approx. 42) Namesake for birth name of Maha Thammaracha IV[18] |
Ram (brother) | ||
| 3 | Phrabat Kamrateng An Sri Rammarat พระบาทกมรเตงอัญศรีรามราช |
Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng the Great พ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช |
Ram Khamhaeng | 1279 – 1298 (19 years) |
Son of Si Inthrathit | c. 1237/1247 – 1298 (aged approx. 51/61) Oversaw the height of Sukhothai prosperity, the development of the Thai script, and the propagation of Theravada Buddhism within Sukhothai[14] |
Vacant | |
| — | Phaya Sai Songkhram
พญาไสสงคราม |
1298 | Son of Ram Khamhaeng | late c.1200s – unknown (aged approx. 51/61) Reigned as regent until Loe Thai ascended | ||||
| 4 | Phraya Loe Thai พระยาเลอไทย |
1298 – 1323 (25 years) |
Son of Ram Khamhaeng | c. 1262 – 1323 (aged approx. 61) Brother of Burmese queen consort May Hnin Thwe-Da.[19] His reign saw the decline of Sukhothai, as regions conquered by Ram Khamhaeng broke away |
Li Thai (son) | |||
| 5 | Phraya Ngua Nam Thum พระยางั่วนำถุม |
Si Inthrathit | 1323 – 1347 (24 years) |
Son of Ban Mueang | c. 1266 – 1347 (aged approx. 81) Brother of Burmese queen consort May Hnin Htapi.[20] Origin of his name is disputed[21] |
Li Thai (nephew) | ||
| — | name unknown | 1347 | Son of Ngua Nam Thum | (late c.1200s to c.1300s) – c.1347
(aged approx. unknown) Crowned after Ngua Nam Thum, then Li Thai, then lord of Si Satchanalai and viceroy, marched his army and overthrown a son of Ngua Nam Thum in a coup where "he killed all his enemies".[22] |
Vacant | |||
| 6 | Phrabat Kamrateng An Sri Suriyaphong Ram Maha Thammarachathirat พระบาทกมรเตงอัญศรีสุริยพงษ์รามมหาธรรมราชาธิราช and Phra Maha Thammaracha I |
Phraya Li Thai พระยาลิไทย and Luethai[23] ฦๅไทย |
Ram Khamhaeng | 1347 – 1368 (21 years) |
Son of Loe Thai
Overthrew son of Ngua Nam Thum |
c. 1300 – 1368 (aged approx. 68) Known for his devotion to Buddhist philosophy and writing.[24] During his reign, Ayutthaya began to invade into Sukhothai[14] | ||
| 1378: Sukhothai became a tributary state of the Ayutthaya Kingdom | ||||||||
| 7 | Phra Maha Thammaracha II พระมหาธรรมราชาที่ ๒ |
Phraya Lue Thai พระยาลือไทย |
Ram Khamhaeng | 1368 – c. 1400 (approx. 32 years) |
Son of Maha Thammaracha I | c. 1358 – 1400 (aged approx. 42) Born Lue Thai. Under his rule, the dynasty continued under tributary status[14] |
Vacant | |
| 8 | Phra Maha Thammaracha III พระมหาธรรมราชาที่ ๓ or Somdet Maha Thammarachathibodi Sri Suriyawong สมเด็จ มหาธรรมราชาธิบดี ศรีสุริยวงศ์ |
Phraya Sai Lue Thai พระยาไสลือไทย |
c. 1400 – 1419 (approx. 19 years) |
Son of Maha Thammaracha II | c. 1380 – 1419 (aged approx. 39) Born Sai Lue Thai | |||
| 9 | Phra Maha Thammaracha IV พระมหาธรรมราชาที่ ๔ |
Phraya Borommapan พระยาบรมปาล |
1419 – 1438 (19 years) |
Son of Maha Thammaracha III
Succession War |
c. 1401 – 1438 (aged approx. 37) Born Borommapan. Won the throne against his brother after the intervention of King Intharachathirat of Ayutthaya.[25] Upon his death, King Borommarachathirat II of Ayutthaya installed his son as uparaja, ending the Phra Ruang succession[16] |
(son) | ||
| 1438: De facto annexation into Ayutthaya, ending Sukhothai autonomy | ||||||||
| — | Phraya Yutthisathian พระยายุทธิษเฐียร |
Ram Khamhaeng | 1468 – 1474
(6 years) |
Son of Maha Thammaracha IV | c.1420s – c.1480s (mentioned)
(aged approx. 60) Was to be appointed the viceroy under Borommatrailokkanat, instead was appointed Phraya Songkhwae (Phitsanulok). Sometime later, he was appointed viceroy of Sukhothai. Removed as viceroy, stripped of all titles and lands |
Vacant | ||
| 1529: De jure annexation into Ayutthaya, as the position of Viceroy (Uparat) of Sukhothai was now defunct | ||||||||
Suphannaphum dynasty (1438–1468; 1474–1529)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | Reign | Succession | Life details | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Somdet Phra Borommatrailokkanat สมเด็จพระบรมไตรโลกนาถ |
Phra Ramesuan (II) พระราเมศวร (ที่๒) |
1438 – 1468
(30 years) |
Grandson of Maha Thammaracha II
Son of Borommarachathirat II |
1431 – 1488 (aged approx. 57) Installed by Borommarachathirat II as viceroy of Sukhothai, tying Sukhothai in a personal union after becoming king of Ayutthaya. |
Vacant | |
| 1474 – 1485
(11 years) |
Second reign due to the removal of Yutthisathian | ||||||
| — | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi II สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๒ |
Phra Chetthathirat พระเชษฐาธิราช |
1485 – 1529
(44 years) |
Great-Grandson of Maha Thammaracha II
Son of Borommatrailokkanat |
1472 – 1529 (aged approx. 57) Installed by Borommatrailokkanat as viceroy of Sukhothai |
Vacant | |
| 1529: De jure annexation into Ayutthaya, as the position of Viceroy (Uparat) of Sukhothai was now defunct | |||||||
Siamese Confederation (700–1351)
1st Pathomsuriyawong/Guruwamsa dynasty (700–c.800s)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founding of Phraek Si Racha | |||||||
| 1 | Komerat
โกเมราช |
Komerat | 700 – c.700s | Founded Phraek Si Racha polity | |||
| 2 | Ketumala
เกตุมาลา |
c.700s – 757 | Son of Komerat | concurrent with king Phalitbodichai of Lavo (son of Phalithirat of Sukhothai-Si Satchanalai) | |||
| 3 | Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit
พระปฐมสุริยเทพนรไทยสุวรรณบพิตร or Somdet Phra Pathom Suriya Narani Saworabophit สมเด็จพระปฐมสุริยนาราณีศวรบพิตร |
757 – 800
(43 years) |
Adopted Son of Ketumala |
| |||
| 4 | Pathum Kuman
ปทุมกุมาร |
800 – c.800s | Son of Pathomsuriya | concurrent with king Sikarat of Kamlanka | |||
| Fell under Si Thep c.800s - 859 | |||||||
Athitayarat dynasty (c.800s–859)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Athitayarat
อาทิตยราช |
Athitayarat | c.800s – 859
(around 25 years) |
Usurper |
concurrent with king Sikarat of Kamlanka concurrent with king Kamsa of Kamlanka concurrent with king Padum Kumara of Phraek Si Racha | ||
Pharattakap dynasty (859–892)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Phra Chao Pharattakap
พระเจ้าภะรัตกับ |
Pharattakap | 859 – 892
(33 years) |
Usurper | concurrent with king Vasuthep of Lavo
concurrent with king Balarat of Kamlanka concurrent with king Bhagadatta of Si Thep | ||
Sai Nam Pueng of Phraek Si Racha dynasty (892–957)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Phra Chao Sai Nam Phueng I
พระเจ้าสายน้ำผึ้งที่ ๑ |
Suthammaracha | 892 – 922
(30 years) |
Usurper |
concurrent with king Balarat of Kamlanka concurrent with king Uchitthaka of Lavo concurrent with Sri Suntharaprakrom of Si Thep | ||
| 8 | Phra Chao Suthammaracha
พระเจ้าสุธรรมราชา |
922 – 957
(35 years) |
Son of Sai Nam Phueng I | concurrent with Si Suntharavoraman of Si Thep
concurrent with Narupati Singhavoraman of Si Thep | |||
| Polity splits into two branches: Phraek Si Racha and Phitsanulok | |||||||
Sunthop Amarin dynasty (937–996)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Phra Chao Sinthop Amarin
พระเจ้าสินธพอมรินทร์ |
Phraya Kraek
พญาแกรก |
937 – 996
(59 years) concurent with the former |
Usurper |
|
2nd Pathomsuriyawong/Guruwamsa dynasty (957–1132)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Phra Chao Wisanuracha
พระเจ้าวิษณุราชา |
Wisanu | 957 – 987
(30 years) |
Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit lineage
(Exact relation unknown) |
concurrent with Sunthorathet of Phraek and Lavo concurrent with Pansa of Suphannaphum | ||
| 11 | Phaya Sunthorathet Mahathepharat
พญาสุนทรเทศมหาเทพราช |
Sunthorathet | 996 –1005
(9 years) concurent with the former and latter |
Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit lineage
(Exact relation unknown) |
concurrent with Wisanuracha of Phitsanulok | ||
| 12 | Phra Chao Pichairacha
พระเจ้าพิไชยราชา |
Phichai | 987 – 1027
(40 years) |
Younger Brother of Wisanuracha |
concurrent with Pansa of Suphannaphum concurrent with Rampandit of Suphannaphum | ||
| 13 | Phra Chao Sri Singha
พระเจ้าศรีสิงห์ |
1027 – 1062
(35 years) |
Son of Pichairacha | concurrent with Ang Indra of Suphannaphum
concurrent with Chantharachot of Lavo | |||
| Civil war in the Chao Phraya basin | |||||||
| 14 | Phra Chao Surintharacha
พระเจ้าสุรินทราชา |
Pichai | 1062 – 1100
(38 years) |
Son of Sri Singha | concurrent with all 8 monarchs of Jayasimhapuri
concurrent with Kar Tayy of Suphannaphum concurrent with Narai of Lavo | ||
| Lavo and Ayothaya splits off | |||||||
| 15 | Phra Chao Suriyawong
พระเจ้าพระสุริยวงศ์ |
Suriyawong | 1100 – 1132
(32 years) |
Younger Brother of Surintharacha | concurrent with Sri Thammasokarat I of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phraek Si Racha
concurrent with Kesariracha of Lavo | ||
| Phraek Si Racha splits, Chai Nat line continues through the first son of Sri Singha, Surintharacha. Sing buri line continues to the second son, Anuracha.
(Chai Nat line later ruling Ayutthaya, and Singburi line later ruling Sukhothai) Pathom Suriyawong dynasty lost control until Uthong II regained control of the region. | |||||||
Ramanwamsa dynasty (1082–1087)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incursions from Haripunchai | |||||||
| 16 | Phra Chantharachot พระจันทรโชติ |
Chantharachot | 1052–1069
(17 years) concurent with the former |
Usurper
Son of Chanthrathewarat of Suphannaphum |
concurrent with Ang Indra of Suphannaphum concurrent with Sri Singha of Phraek Si Racha | ||
| 17 | Phra Narai พระนารายณ์ |
1069 – 1087
(18 years) concurent with the former |
Son of Chandrachota of Lavo |
concurrent with Kar Tayy of Suphannaphum concurrent with Surintharacha of Phraek Si Racha | |||
| War of the nine Ayothaya clans | |||||||
| vacant 1087-1089 | |||||||
Luang dynasty (1089–1111)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| War of the nine Ayothaya clans | |||||||
| 18 | Phra Chao Luang พระเจ้าหลวง |
Luang | 1089 – 1111
(22 years) |
Usurper | concurrent with Suriyawang of Phraek Si Racha | ||
Sai Nam Pueng of Ayothaya dynasty (1111–1205)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Phra Chao Sai Nam Peung II พระเจ้าสายน้ำผึ้งที่ ๒ |
Thammikkaracha | 1111 – 1165
(54 years) |
Offered the throne |
concurrent with Sri Thammasokarat II of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Praek Sri Racha and Lavo concurrent with Phanom Thale Sri of Siam | ||
| 20 | Phra Chao Thammikkaracha พระเจ้าธรรมิกราชา |
1165 – 1205
(40 years) |
Son of Sai Nam Peung |
concurrent with Phanom Thale Sri of Siam concurrent with Uthong I of Suphannaphum | |||
3rd Pathomsuriyawong/Guruwamsa dynasty (1132–1167)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Phra Chao Lop Mahasombat พระเจ้าโลภมหาสมบัติ (posthumous) |
Phra Chao Anuracha พระเจ้าอนุราชา |
Anuracha | 1132– 1167
(35 years) concurent with the former |
Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit lineage
Son of Sri Singha Overthrew Suriyawong (brother) |
concurrent with Sai Nam Peung II of Ayothaya | |
| (-) | Phra Chao Uthong I พระเจ้าอู่ทองที่ ๑ |
1163– 1205
(42 years) concurent with the former |
Son of Anuracha |
concurrent with Sai Nam Peung II of Ayothaya concurrent with Phanom Thale Sri of Siam concurrent with Anuracha of Singburi | |||
Pathummawong dynasty (1167–1180)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Sri Thammasokarat II ศรีธรรมโศกราชที่ ๒ or Chantharaphanu I จันทรภาณุที่ ๑ |
Phaya Narabodi
พญานรบดี |
Thammasokarat | 1167 – 1180
(13 years) |
Usurper |
concurrent with Sai Nam Peung II of Ayothaya concurrent with Phanom Thale Sri of Siam |
4th Pathomsuriyawong/Guruwamsa dynasty, House of Phetchaburi–Viang Chaiprakarn (1180–1351)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Reign | Succession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The confederation is consolidated under Phra Phanom Thale Sri | |||||||
| 23 | Phra Phanom Thale Sri พระพนมทะเลศรี or Mahesavasatithrathiratchakasat |
Intharacha
อินทราชา |
Phetchaburi – Viang Chaiprakarn | 1180– 1205
(25 years) |
Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit lineage
Grandson of Sri Singha Son of Anuracha Brother of Uthong I Overthrew Sri Thammasokarat II |
concurrent with king Thammikkaracha of Ayothaya concurrent with Uthong I of Suphannaphum | |
| 24 | Phra Chao Uthong II พระเจ้าอู่ทองที่ ๒ or Mahitharaworaman III มหิธรวรมันที่ ๓ |
1205 – 1253
(48 years) |
Son of Phra Phanom Thale Sri
Son-in-law of Thammikkaracha |
concurrent with Thao Saen Pom of Suphannaphum concurrent with king Thonglanrach of Phrippphri | |||
| 25 | Phra Chao Chaiyasen พระเจ้าชัยเสน |
Chaiyasen | 1253 – 1289
(36 years) |
Son-in-law of Uthong II | concurrent with Uthong III of Suphannaphum | ||
| 26 | Phra Chao Suwannaracha พระเจ้าสุวรรณราชา |
Chao Suwanna Kuman
เจ้าสุวรรณกุมาร |
Phetchaburi – Viang Chaiprakarn | 1289 – 1301
(12 years) |
Grandson of Uthong II
Son of Chaiyathat of Uthong II Adopted son of Chaiyasen Nephew of Chaiyasen |
||
| 27 | Phrachao Thammaracha พระเจ้าธรรมราชา |
Aphaikhamini | 1301 – 1310
(9 years) |
Son-in-law of Suwannaracha.
Pathomsuriyawong Dynasty (by marriage) |
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| 28 | Phrabat Somdet Phrachao Ramathibodi Sri Wisuthisuthiwong Ongkhapurisodom Borommachakkraphat Rachathirat Triphuwanathibet Borombophit Phraphuttha Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้ารามาธิบดีศรี วิสุทธิสุธิวงศ์องคปุริโสดม บรมจักรพรรดิราชาธิราชตรีภูวนาธิเบศบรมบพิตรพระพุทธเจ้าอยู่หัว |
Somdet Phra Chao
Borommaracha |
1310 – 1344
(34 years) |
Brother of Thammaracha
Son-in-law of Suwannaracha. Pathomsuriyawong Dynasty (by marriage) |
concurrent with Uthong IV of Suphannaphum concurrent with Sam of Phripphri | ||
| 29 | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi I of Lavo and Ayutthaya สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๑ and Phra Chao Uthong V of Suphannaphum พระเจ้าอู่ทองที่ ๕ |
Worachetha Kuman วรเชษฐกุมาร |
1344 – 1369
(25 years) |
Son of Borommaracha
After King Phraek Si Racha of the Lavapura seat passed, the throne passed through his daughter Son Sai, onto her son, the governor of Ayodhya: Phra Chao Uthong Founded a new Dynasty |
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| Governorship of Lavo merged with the Ayutthaya governorship when Uthong inherited Lavo Lavo merged into the Ayutthayan crown in 1388 | |||||||
Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351–1767)
The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a result of a unification between two states: the Kingdom of Suphannaphum (Suphanburi) and the Kingdom of Lavo. Though the Kingdom of Lavo was originally a Mon kingdom, the migration of the Tai peoples into the Chao Phraya basin replaced the original Mons, consequently becoming the governors of these regions. This resulted in the capital moving from Lavapura (Lopburi) and Suphannaphum (Suphanburi) to Ayodhya (Old Ayutthaya), a new capital.[26] Later on, the Kingdom of Nakhon si Thammarat came under the influence of Ayutthaya after seceding from Sukhothai, and Sukhothai losing influence and coming under Ayutthayan influence.
This conflict would last long into the history of Ayutthaya Kingdom, where families from the four major regional kingdoms vie over the throne of the kingdom. These kingdoms are: Kingdom of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kingdom of Sukhothai, Kingdom of Lavo, and Kingdom of Suphannaphum. The Kingdom of Sukhothai was integrated into the Kingdom of Ayutthaya along with its noble families.[27]
1st Uthong dynasty (1351–1370)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uthong V inherits all Dvaravati polity: Phripphri, Suphannaphum, Ayothaya, and Lavo | |||||||||
| 1 | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi I of Lavo and Ayutthaya สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๑ and Phra Chao Uthong V of Suphannaphum and Phripphri พระเจ้าอู่ทองที่ ๕ |
Worachetha Kuman วรเชษฐกุมาร |
Aphaikhamini | 3 April 1314 | 4 March 1351[28] | 1369 (18 years) (63 years old) |
First King of Ayutthaya
First King of Unified Lavo-Suphannaphum-Phripphri (Siam Confederation) Descendant of Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit Son-in-law of Uthong III of Suphannaphum Son of Boromracha of Lavo | ||
| 2 | Somdet Phra Ramesuan สมเด็จพระราเมศวร |
1339 | 1369 | 1370 (less than one year) (abdicated) |
1395 (56 years old) |
Son of Ramathibodi I | |||
1st Suphannaphum dynasty (1370–1388)
As previously mentioned, the kingdom of Ayutthaya was the result of the unification between two federations: Lavo and Suphannaphum. The ruling dynasty of Lavo gave rise to the Uthong Dynasty, in which the Suphannaphum dynasty came from the Suphannaphum federation. This federation held significant influence within the kingdom leading them to take control of the throne in 1310.
| Suphannaphum Governor Seat | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regnal name | Reign from | Reign until | Notes |
| Uthong I | 1163 | 1205 |
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| Uthong II | 1205 | Unknown |
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| Vacant | Unknown | Mid-13th-C. | |
| Saenpom | Unknown (Mid to late 13th century) |
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| Uthong III | Unknown | 1335 | |
| Uthong IV | 1335 | 1351 |
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| Pha Ngua | 1351 | 1370 |
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| Sri Thephahurat | 1370 | 1374 |
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| Nakhon In | 1374 | 1408 |
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| Ai Phaya | 1408 | 1424 |
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| Suphannaphum merged into the Ayutthayan crown | |||
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Somdet Phra Borommarachathirat I สมเด็จพระบรมราชาธิราชที่ ๑ |
Khun Luang Pha Ngua ขุนหลวงพะงั่ว |
Pha Ngua | 1310 | 1370 | 1388 (18 years) (78 years old) |
Descendant of Suphannaphum Kingdom's Royals
Son of Boromracha of Suphannaphum Son-in-law of Boromracha of Lavo Overthrew Ramesuan | ||
| 4 | Somdet Phra Chao Thong Lan สมเด็จพระเจ้าทองลัน |
1374 | 1388 (7 days) (14 years old) |
Son of Borommarachathirat I | |||||
2nd Uthong dynasty (1388–1409)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) | Somdet Phra Ramesuan สมเด็จพระราเมศวร |
Aphaikhamini | 1339 | 1388 | 1395 (7 years) (56 years old) |
Son of Ramathibodi I
Overthrew Thong Lan | |||
| 5 | Somdet Phra Ramrachathirat สมเด็จพระรามราชาธิราช |
Somdet Phraya Ram Chao สมเด็จพญารามเจ้า |
1356 | 1395 | 1409 (14 years) (usurped) |
? | Son of Ramesuan | ||
2nd Suphannaphum dynasty (1409–1569)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Somdet Phra Nakhon Intharachathirat สมเด็จพระนครอินทราชาธิราช |
Chao Nakhon In เจ้านครอินทร์ |
Nakhon In | 1359 | 1409 | 1424 (15 years) (65 years old) |
Son of Borommarachathirat I
Grandson of Loe Thai Descendant of Phra Pathomsuriya Thephanarathai Suwannabophit Overthrew Ramrachathirat | |||
| 7 | Somdet Phra Borommarachathirat II สมเด็จพระบรมราชาธิราชที่ ๒ |
Chao Sam Phraya เจ้าสามพระยา |
1386 | 1424 | 1448 (24 years) (62 years old) |
Viceroy of Sukhothai
Son of Nakhon Intharachathirat Grandson of Maha Thammaracha I Succession War, won by not participating |
Ramesuan (son) | |||
| 8 | Somdet Phra Borommatrailokkanat สมเด็จพระบรมไตรโลกนาถ |
Phra Ramesuan (II) พระราเมศวร (ที่๒) |
1431 | 1448 | 1488 (40 years) (57 years old) |
Viceroy of Sukhothai
Son of Borommarachathirat II Grandson of Maha Thammaracha II |
Chettha (son&brother) | |||
| 9 | Somdet Phra Borommarachathirat III สมเด็จพระบรมราชาธิราชที่ ๓ |
Phra Borommaracha พระบรมราชา |
1462 | 1488 | 1491 (3 years) (29 years old) |
Son of Borommatrailokkanat
Great-Grandson of Maha Thammaracha II | ||||
| 10 | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi II สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๒ |
Phra Chetthathirat พระเชษฐาธิราช |
Chettha | 1473 | 1491 | 10 October 1529 (38 years) (56 years old) |
Viceroy of Sukhothai
Son of Borommatrailokkanat Great-Grandson of Maha Thammaracha II |
Athittayawong (son) | ||
| 11 | Somdet Phra Borommarachathirat IV สมเด็จพระบรมราชาธิราชที่ ๔ |
Phra Athittayawong พระอาทิตยวงศ์ |
1488 | 10 October 1529 | 1533 (4 years) (45 years old) |
Son of Ramathibodi II | Chairacha (brother) | |||
| 12 | Somdet Phra Ratsadathirat สมเด็จพระรัษฎาธิราช |
1529 | 1533 (5 months) (4 years old) |
Son of Borommarachathirat IV
(under a regency) |
Vacant | |||||
| 13 | Somdet Phra Chairachathirat สมเด็จพระไชยราชาธิราช |
Chairacha | 1499 | 1533 | 1546 (13 years) (47 years old) |
Younger Brother of Borommarachathirat IV
Overthrew Ratsadathirat | ||||
| 14 | Somdet Phra Yotfa สมเด็จพระยอดฟ้า |
1535 | 1546 | 1548 (2 years) (usurped) |
10 June 1548 (13 years old) |
Son of Chairachathirat | ||||
| — | Khun Worawongsathirat ขุนวรวงศาธิราช |
Bunsi บุญศรี |
Bunsi | 1503 | before 10 June 1548 | 11 November 1548 – 5 January 1549 (154 days) (45 years old) |
Count of Ayutthaya | Chan (brother) | ||
| 15 | Somdet Phra Maha Chakkraphat สมเด็จพระมหาจักรพรรดิ |
Phra Chao Chang Pheuak พระเจ้าช้างเผือก or Phra Thianracha พระเทียรราชา |
Thianracha | 1509 | 1548 | 1564
(18 years) |
Younger Brother of Borommarachathirat IV and Chairachathirat
Overthrew Worawongsathirat Abdicated and Entered Monkhood (1564–1568) |
Ramesuan (son) | ||
| 1568 | 1569 (1 year)
(60 years old) |
De facto second reign as co-king, installed by Mahinthrathirat | Mahin (son) | |||||||
| 16 | Somdet Phra Mahinthrathirat สมเด็จพระมหินทราธิราช |
1539 | 1568 | 2 August 1569 (1 year) (deposed) |
c. late 1569 (30 years old) |
Son of Maha Chakkraphat and Suriyothai | Vacant | |||
| First Fall of Ayutthaya | ||||||||||
Sukhothai dynasty (1569–1629)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassal of the First Toungoo Empire (1569–1584) | ||||||||||
| 17 | Somdet Phra Sanphet I สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๑ (Name given by Bayinnaung - Toungoo Emperor ) or Somdet Phra Maha Thammarachathirat I |
Khun Phirenthorathep
ขุนพิเรนเทพ or Somdet Phra Maha Thammaracha V (Name given by King Maha Chakkraphat) |
Maha Thammaracha | 1517 | 1569 | c. 30 June 1590 (21 years) (73 years old) |
Marquess of Phitsanulok
Descendant of the Phra Ruang Dynasty of Sukhothai Son-in-law of Maha Chakkraphat Installed by Bayinnaung of Toungoo Empire |
Naresuan (son) | ||
| Independence from the First Toungoo Empire, 1584 | ||||||||||
| 18 | Somdet Phra Sanphet II สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๒ |
Somdet Phra Naresuan the Great สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช |
Maha Thammaracha | 1555/56 | 1 July 1590 | 25 April 1605 (15 years) (49 years old) |
Son of Sanphet I | Ekathotsarot (brother) | ||
| 19 | Somdet Phra Sanphet III สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๓ |
Somdet Phra Ekathotsarot สมเด็จพระเอกาทศรถ |
Ekathotsarot | 1557 | 25 April 1605 | 1610 (5 years) (53 years old) |
Son of Sanphet I | Suthat (son) | ||
| 20 | Somdet Phra Sanphet IV สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๔ |
Somdet Phra Si Saowaphak สมเด็จพระศรีเสาวภาคย์ |
1585 | 1610 | 1611 (1 year, 2 months) (26 years old) |
Son of Sanphet III | Vacant | |||
| 21 | Somdet Phra Borommaracha I สมเด็จพระบรมราชาที่ ๑ |
Somdet Phra Songtham สมเด็จพระเจ้าทรงธรรม |
Songtham | 1590 | 1611 | 12 December 1628 (17 years) (38 years old) |
Son of Sanphet III
Next in line after the murder of Sanphet IV |
Si Sorarak (son) | ||
| 22 | Somdet Phra Borommaracha II สมเด็จพระบรมราชาที่ ๒ |
Somdet Phra Chetthathirat (II) สมเด็จพระเชษฐาธิราช |
c. 1613 | 12 December 1628 | 1628–1629 (1 year) (16 years old) |
Son of Borommaracha I | Vacant | |||
| 23 | Somdet Phra Athittayawong สมเด็จพระอาทิตยวงศ์ |
1620 | 1629 (36 days) (usurped) |
1637 (17 years old) |
Son of Borommaracha I
Overthrew Borommaracha II, helped by Sanphet V | |||||
Prasat Thong dynasty (1629–1688)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Somdet Phra Chao Sanphet V สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๕ |
Somdet Phra Chao Prasat Thong สมเด็จพระเจ้าปราสาททอง |
Prasat Thong | 1599 | 1629[30][31] | August 1655 (26 years) (56 years old) |
Defence Minister and Marquess of Ayutthaya
Son-in-law of Borommaracha I unclear origins: maternal cousin of Borommaracha I or illegitimate son of Sanphet III Overthrew Athittayawong |
Vacant | ||
| 25 | Somdet Phra Sanphet VI สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๖ |
Somdet Chao Fa Chai สมเด็จเจ้าฟ้าไชย |
1630 | August 1655 | 1656 (1 year) (26 years old) |
Son of Sanphet V | ||||
| 26 | Somdet Phra Sanphet VII สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๗ |
Somdet Phra Si Suthammaracha สมเด็จพระศรีสุธรรมราชาธ |
Suthammaracha | 1600 | August 1656 | 26 October 1656 (~2 months) (56 years old) |
Brother of Sanphet V
Overthrew Sanphet VI |
Narai (nephew) | ||
| 27 | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi III สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๓ |
Somdet Phra Narai the Great สมเด็จพระนารายณ์มหาราช |
Narai | 16 February 1632 | 26 October 1656 | 11 July 1688 (32 years) (56 years old) |
Son of Sanphet V
Overthrew Sanphet VII |
Vacant | ||
Ban Phlu Luang dynasty (1688–1767)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Somdet Phra Phetracha สมเด็จพระเพทราชา |
Somdet Phra Mahaburut สมเด็จพระมหาบุรุษ |
Phetracha | 1632 | 11 July 1688 | 5 February 1703 (14 years) (71 years old) |
Elephant Corps Minister and General
Son-in-law, Brother-in-law of Ramathibodi III Overthrew Ramathibodi III |
Sorasak (stepson) | ||
| 29 | Somdet Phra Sanphet VIII สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๘ |
Somdet Phra Suriyenthrathibodi สมเด็จพระเจ้าสุริเยนทราธิบดี or Phra Chao Seua พระเจ้าเสือ |
Narai | 1661 | 5 February 1703 | 9 February 1709 (6 years) (48 years old) |
Adoptive Son of Phetracha
Son of Ramathibodi III |
Phet (son) | ||
| 30 | Somdet Phra Sanphet IX สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๙ |
Phra Chao Thai Sa พระเจ้าท้ายสระ |
1679 | 9 February 1709 | 13 January 1733 (23 years) (54 years old) |
Son of Sanphet VIII | Phon (brother) | |||
| 31 | Somdet Phra Maha Thammarachathirat II สมเด็จพระมหา ธรรมราชาธิราชที่ ๒ |
Somdet Phra Chao Yu Hua Borommakot สมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวบรมโกศ |
Borommakot | c. 1681[32] | 13 January 1733 | 26 April 1758 (26 years) (77 years old) |
Son of Sanphet VIII
Succession War, overthrew the heir apparent - Prince Aphai |
Senaphithak (son) | ||
Phonphinit (son) | ||||||||||
| 32 | Somdet Phra Maha Thammarachathirat III สมเด็จพระมหา ธรรมราชาธิราชที่ ๓ |
Somdet Phra Chao Uthumphon สมเด็จพระเจ้าอุทุมพร |
1733 | 1 May 1758 | 1758 (3 months) | 1796 (~63 years old) |
Son of Maha Thammarachathirat II | Vacant | ||
| 1760 | De facto second reign as co-king, installed by Ayutthayan Nobles | |||||||||
| refused a third de facto reign, taken to Konbaung as hostage until death | ||||||||||
| 33 | Somdet Phra Borommaracha III สมเด็จพระบรมราชาที่ ๓ |
Somdet Phra Thinang Suriyat Amarin สมเด็จพระที่นั่งสุริยาศน์อมรินทร์ or Somdet Phra Chao Ekkathat สมเด็จพระเจ้าเอกทัศ |
1718 | 1758 | 7 April 1767 (9 years) | 17 April 1767 (49 years old) |
Son of Maha Thammarachathirat II
Overthrew Maha Thammarachathirat III | |||
| Second Fall of Ayutthaya | ||||||||||
Thonburi Kingdom (1767–1782)
Thonburi dynasty (1767–1782)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name | Personal name | House | Birth | Reign from | Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somdet Phra Sanphet X สมเด็จพระสรรเพชญ์ที่ ๑๐ or Somdet Phra Borommaracha IV สมเด็จพระบรมราชาที่ ๔ |
Somdet Phra Chao Taksin the Great สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช or 鄭昭 (Zhèng Zhāo / Dên Chao) |
Taksin | 17 April 1734 | 28 December 1767 | 1 April 1782 (14 years) (deposed) [33][34][a] |
7 April 1782 (47 years old) (executed)[b] |
Marquess of Tak
Son-in-law of Rama I |
Inthraphithak (son) |
Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–present)
Chakri dynasty (1782–present)
| No. | Portrait | Regnal name and Seal | Ceremonial name | House | Birth (Parents) |
Accession (Coronation) |
Reign until | Death | Succession | Viceroy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somdet Phra Ramathibodi IV สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๔ (name originally taken) or Rama I พระรามที่ ๑ (รัชกาลที่ ๑) (retroactively given) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramoruracha Maha Chakri Boromanat Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok the Great พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรโมรุราชามหาจักรีบรมนารถ พระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลกมหาราช (posthumously by Rama III) or Somdet Chao Phraya Maha Kasatseuk สมเด็จเจ้าพระยามหากษัตริย์ศึก |
Ramathibodi | 20 March 1737 4th child (2nd son) of Thongdi and Daoreung |
6 April 1782 (1st: 10 June 1782, 2nd: 17 June 1785) |
7 September 1809 (27 years, 154 days) (72 years old) |
Prime Minister & Grand Duke of Thonburi
Father-in-law of Borommaracha IV Descendant of Duke Kosa Pan, grandson of Sanphet III Overthrew Borommaracha IV |
Maha Sura Singhanat (brother) | ||
Itsarasunthon (son) | ||||||||||
| 2 | Rama II พระรามที่ ๒ (รัชกาลที่ ๒) (retroactively given) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Boromratchapongchet Maha Itsarasunthon Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมราชพงษเชษฐมเหศวรสุนทร พระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย (posthumously by Rama III) |
24 February 1767 4th child (2nd son) of Rama I and Queen Amarindra |
7 September 1809 (17 September 1809) |
21 July 1824 (14 years, 317 days) (57 years old) |
Son of Rama I | Maha Senanurak (brother) | |||
| 3 | Rama III พระรามที่ ๓ (รัชกาลที่ ๓) (retroactively given) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramathiworaset Maha Chetsadabodin Phra Nangklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมาธิวรเสรฐมหาเจษฎาบดินทรฯ พระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (posthumously by Rama IV) or Phra Maha Chettha Chao พระมหาเจษฎาราชเจ้า |
31 March 1788 3rd child (2nd son) of Rama II and 1st child of Consort Sri Sulalai |
21 July 1824 (1 August 1824) |
2 April 1851 (26 years, 255 days) (63 years old) |
Minister of Trade and Foreign Affairs Son of Rama II Elected by the Council of Nobles |
Sakdiphonlasep(uncle) | |||
| 4 | Rama IV พระรามที่ ๔ (รัชกาลที่ ๔) (retroactively given) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Ramathibodhi Srisindra Maha Mongkut Phra Chomklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรรามาธิบดีศรีสินทรมหามงกุฎ พระจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว or Phra Sayam Thewa Maha Makut Witthaya the Great พระสยามเทวมหามกุฏวิทยมหาราช |
Mongkut | 18 October 1804 44th child (22nd son) of Rama II and 2nd child of Queen Sri Suriyendra |
2 April 1851 (15 May 1851) |
1 October 1868 (17 years, 182 days) (63 years old) |
Son of Rama II Half-brother of Rama III Elected by the Council of Nobles |
Pinklao (brother) | ||
| 5 | Rama V พระรามที่ ๕ (รัชกาลที่ ๕) (retroactively given) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poraminthra Maha Chulalongkorn Phra Chulachomklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาจุฬาลงกรณ์ฯ พระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว or Phra Piya the Great พระปิยมหาราช (his full name is 979 characters long) |
20 September 1853 9th child (5th son) of Rama IV and 1st child of Queen Debsirindra |
1 October 1868 (1st: 11 November 1868, 2nd: 16 November 1873) |
23 October 1910 (42 years, 22 days) (57 years old) |
Son of Rama IV Elected by the Council of Nobles (Regency until 1873) |
Wichaichan (cousin) | |||
| Viceroyalty abolished in 1885 after the Front Palace Crisis | ||||||||||
| 6 | Rama VI พระรามที่ ๖ (รัชกาลที่ ๖) (new regnal name) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkutklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาวชิราวุธ พระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว or Phrabat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Sisinthara Maha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkutklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีศรีสินทรมหาวชิราวุธ พระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (name to be used during his lifetime) or Phra Maha Thirarat Chao พระมหาธีรราชเจ้า |
1 January 1881 28th child (11th son) of Rama V and 2nd child of Queen Saovabha Phongsri |
23 October 1910 (1st: 11 November 1910, 2nd: 28 November 1911) |
26 November 1925 (15 years, 34 days) (44 years old) |
Prince of Ayutthaya Sri Dvaravati Son of Rama V Crown Prince | ||||
| 7 | Rama VII พระรามที่ ๗ (รัชกาลที่ ๗) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Prajadhipok Phra Pokklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาประชาธิปก พระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว |
8 November 1893 27th child (31st son) of Rama V and 9th child of Queen Saovabha Phongsri |
26 November 1925 (25 February 1926) |
2 March 1935 (9 years, 96 days) (abdicated) |
30 May 1941 (47 years old) |
Prince of Sukhothai Son of Rama V Brother of Rama VI 1924 Palace Law of Succession | |||
| 8 | Rama VIII พระรามที่ ๘ (รัชกาลที่ ๘) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Ananda Mahidol Phra Atthamaramathibodin พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาอานันทมหิดล พระอัฐมรามาธิบดินทร |
Mahidol | 20 September 1925 2nd child (1st son) of Mahidol Adulyadej and Princess Srinagarindra |
2 March 1935 (13 August 1946; posthumous)[36] |
9 June 1946 (11 years, 99 days) (20 years old) |
Grandson of Rama V Nephew of Rama VI and Rama VII 1924 Palace Law of Succession Elected by the Cabinet | |||
| 9 | Rama IX พระรามที่ ๙ (รัชกาลที่ ๙) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poraminthra Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Mahitalathibet Ramathibodi Chakri Naribodin Sayamintharathirat Boromanatbophit พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช มหาราช มหิตลาธิเบศรรามาธิบดี จักรีนฤบดินทร สยามินทราธิราช บรมนาถบพิตร or Phra Phatthara the Great พระภัทรมหาราช |
5 December 1927 3rd child (2nd son) of Mahidol Adulyadej and Princess Srinagarindra |
9 June 1946 (5 May 1950) |
13 October 2016 (70 years, 126 days) (88 years old) |
Grandson of Rama V Brother of Rama VIII 1924 Palace Law of Succession Longest-reigning Thai monarch | ||||
| 10 | Rama X พระรามที่ ๑๐ (รัชกาลที่ ๑๐) |
Phrabat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Ramathibodi Sisinthara Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Wachiraklao Chao Yu Hua พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรรามาธิบดีศรีสินทรมหาวชิราลงกรณ พระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว |
28 July 1952 2nd child (only son) of Rama IX and Queen Sirikit |
13 October 2016 (4 May 2019)[37] |
Incumbent (9 years, 192 days) (73 years old) |
Son of Rama IX Crown Prince | ||||
Timeline of monarchs

*This timeline follows the 5 official kingdoms of Thailand, Siam Confederation, Sukhothai-Si Satchalai City-state, and 2 supplemental monarchs from the Suphannaphum kingdom.
