The Chakri Dynasty (also known as the House of Chakri) (Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี: Rajawongse Chakri) is the current ruling royal house of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Head of the house is the King of Thailand. The dynasty has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Ratthanakosin era and the city of Bangkok in 1782 following the end of King Taksin of Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The Royal house was founded by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke an Ayutthayan military leader.
Prior to the founding of the dynasty, King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), held the title of Chao Pharaya Chakri for over ten years. This title was held by the greatest warlords of Ayuthaya and was meant to reflect the prowess of the holder on the battlefield. In the founding of the dynasty King Rama I himself chose both name and emblem for the dynasty. The Chakri which provides both name and emblem to the house of Chakri, is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula, sometimes shortened to "Tri" in Thai language), the celestial weapon of the God Narayana (an Avatar of Vishnu) of whom the Siamese king is seen as a personification. The coined name Chakri thus denotes the transcending force of divine strength and stability upon the physical realm. The current Head of the Dynasty is King Bhumibol Adulyadej since 1946, the Heir Apparent to the headship is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. The House's dynastic seat is the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Photograph of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej and Mom Sangwal (later the Princess Mother). 
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Dynastic seat and official residence of the Chakri Monarchs.The present Royal Family of Thailand is descended from HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej of Songkla (1898–1929) and Srinagarindra (later Princess Mother) (1900–1995) forming the House of Mahidol (ราชสกุลมหิดล) ( a cadet branch of the Dynasty). The Prince was a son of King Chulalongkorn the Great and his wife Queen Consort Savang Vadhana. The Prince was also the half-brother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Prince Mahidol's elder son), the present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the Prince's younger son) ascended the throne in 1946. In 1949 the King married his first cousin once removed, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (a daughter of Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, a grandson of King Chulalongkorn).
King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, founder of the Chakri Dynasty.
Prior to the founding of the dynasty, King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), held the title of Chao Pharaya Chakri for over ten years. This title was held by the greatest warlords of Ayuthaya and was meant to reflect the prowess of the holder on the battlefield. In the founding of the dynasty King Rama I himself chose both name and emblem for the dynasty. The Chakri which provides both name and emblem to the house of Chakri, is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula, sometimes shortened to "Tri" in Thai language), the celestial weapon of the God Narayana (an Avatar of Vishnu) of whom the Siamese king is seen as a personification. The coined name Chakri thus denotes the transcending force of divine strength and stability upon the physical realm. The current Head of the Dynasty is King Bhumibol Adulyadej since 1946, the Heir Apparent to the headship is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. The House's dynastic seat is the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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[edit] Royal Family of Thailand
[edit] Members
This is a list of current members of the Royal Family:- HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (the King's eldest daughter)
- TRH The Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Srirasmi (the King's eldest son and his consort)
- HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha (the Crown Prince's eldest daughter)
- HRH Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana (the Crown Prince's younger daughter)
- HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (the Crown Prince's youngest son)
- HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (the King's second eldest daughter)
- HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (the King's youngest daughter)
- HRH Princess Siribhachudhabhorn (Princess Chulabhorn's eldest daughter)
- HRH Princess Adityadhornkitikhun (Princess Chulabhorn's younger daughter)
[edit] Other Members
- HRH Princess Bejaratana (the King's cousin, the only daughter of King Vajiravudh)
- HRH Princess Soamsavali (the Crown Prince's former consort and mother of Princess Bajrakitiyabha)
- Khun Ploypailin Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's elder daughter)
- Khun Sirikitiya Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's younger daughter)
- Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (the King's niece, daughter of the late Princess Galyani Vadhana)
[edit] Recently deceased members
- HRH Princess Srinagarindra, Princess Mother (the King's mother, also mother of King Rama VIII) (1995)
- HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas (the King's elder sister) (2008)
- Khun Bhumi Jensen (Princess Ubolratana's son) (2004)
[edit] List of Chakri Kings
| Reign | Monarch | Reign Starts | Reign ends |
| | Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (Rama I) พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลกมหาราช | | |
| | Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย | | |
| | Jessadabodindra (Rama III) พระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว | | |
| | Mongkut (Rama IV) พระบาทสมเด็จพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว | | |
| | Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) พระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว "พระปิยมหาราช" | | |
| | Vajiravudh (Rama VI) พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว | | |
| | Prajadhipok (Rama VII) พระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว | | |
| | Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาอานันทมหิดล พระอัฐมรามาธิบดินทร | | |
| | Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช | | |
[edit] Vice-Kings
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Main article: Front Palace
The Vice-King of Siam or the Krom Phrarajawang Bavorn Sathan Mongkol (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล) was an office created during the Ayutthaya period. Until 1885 every Chakri king had a vice-king or (Maha Uparaja (มหาอุปราช), also often translated as Second King) who lived in the Front Palace (วังหน้า) (a palace complex to the north of the Grand Palace, now the site of the National Museum). Usually the brother of the monarch, the vice-king was designated heir to the throne, however only Prince Isarasundhorn was able to ascend the throne as King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai. The office was extremely prestigious and carried with it almost equal status to the king, this can be seen in Prince Chutamani (younger brother of King Mongkut), who was elevated to King Pinklao in 1851 (he carried with him the styles and titles of a King). The system was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his vice-king and cousin Prince Bovorn Vichaicharn died. He then declared his oldest son the Crown Prince of Siam, but not vice-king.[edit] List of Chakri Vice-Kings
| Monarch | Vice King | Reign Starts | Reign ends |
| | Prince Maha Sura Singhanat สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้ามหาสุรสิงหนาท | | |
| | Prince Isarasundhorn (Rama II) | | |
| | Prince Maha Senanurak สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้ามหาเสนานุรักษ์ | | |
| | Prince Maha Sakdi Polsep สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้ามหาศักดิ์พลเสพ | | |
| | King Pinklao พระบาทสมเด็จพระปิ่นเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว | | |
| | Prince Bovorn Vichaichan กรมพระราชวังบวรวิไชยชาญ | | |
[edit] Deputy vice king
Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข) or the Rear Palace, was another office inherited from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. However since the founding of the dynasty there has only been one rear palace. Prince Anurak Devesh was the nephew of King Buddha Yodfa Chualoke (his mother Princess Thepsuthavadi was the king's elder sister) was appointed to the office in 1785.| Monarch | Deputy Vice King | Reign Starts | Reign ends |
| | Prince Anurak Devesh สมเด็จเจ้าฟ้ากรมพระอนุรักษ์เทเวศร์ กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข | | |
[edit] Crown Princes
Main article: Crown Prince of Thailand
The Crown Prince of Thailand or Sayam Makutrajakuman (สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) is the designated and heir apparent to the throne and headship of the dynasty. The title was created in 1886 when King Chulalongkorn appointed his eldest son by Princess Consort Savang Vadhana, Prince Vajirunhis as Sayam Makutrajakuman. The title was copied directly from the Western tradition. Since then, there has only been three crown princes. The present crown prince is HRH Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn who was invested with the title in 1972. The succession is governed by the 1924 Palace Law of Succession passed by King Vajiravudh.[edit] List of Crown Princes
| Monarch | Crown Prince | Tenure Starts | Tenure ends |
| | Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis สมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราช เจ้าฟ้ามหาวชิรุณหิศ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร | | |
| | Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh (later King Rama VI) สมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราช เจ้าฟ้ามหาวชิราวุธ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร (รัชกาลที่ 6) | | |
| | Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn สมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราช เจ้าฟ้ามหาวชิราลงกรณ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร | | |
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