Siamese Visions

Dara Rasami was born in Chiang Mai on August 26, 1873, to King Inthawichayanon and Queen Thipkraisorn Rajadevi. She later became princess...

King Prajadhipok was the seventh king of the current Chakri dynasty. He became king after the original heir to the throne died unexpectedly ...

The Siamese Coup d’État of 1932 brought about the end of absolute monarchy and created the first constitutional monarchy under King Prajadhi...

King Mongkut was the fourth king of the Chakri dynasty and reigned from 1 April 1851 – 1 October 1868. He is famous as the king who invited...

Three images of criminals being beheaded. Before they executioner would decapitate the convicted, an elaborate ritual was performed. Once th...

Elephants are venerated by Thai people both as symbols of the nation and spiritual guardians. They have long been associated with royalty, a...