| Title |
Name |
Achievements / Details |
| King Rama I |
Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke |
Enthronement on April 6, 1782, reconstruction of Thai state and
culture, establishment of Bangkok |
| King Rama II |
Phra Buddha Loetla Naphalai |
Renaissance of Thai literature |
| King Rama III |
Phra Nang Klao |
Fortified the country with strong defence force |
| King Rama IV |
Mongkut |
Introduced western science and modernisation |
| King Rama V |
Chulalongkorn |
Slavery abolished, modern system of administration introduced,
efficient law courts established |
| King Rama VI |
Vajrayudh |
Contributed to the national language and literature, Introduced
tricolor flag with white elephant |
| King Rama VII |
Prajadhipok |
Last absolute monarch, the King accepted constitutional monarchy |
| King Rama VIII |
Ananda Mahidol |
Ruled for 11 years, faced sudden death |
| King Rama IX |
Bhumibol Aulyadej |
Present king, a benevolent king guiding the constitutional
government |
The Celebrations On this day, the people of Thailand perform meritorious acts for the great kings of the ruling dynasty. People are led in ceremonies by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is the ninth king of the dynasty. The King, accompanied by members of the royal family, presides over the religious ceremonies held at the royal chapel. He pays respects to his predecessors at the Royal Pantheon and proceeds for laying wreath at the statue of King Rama I at the Memorial Bridge. All government officials including the prime minister take part with the King in the wreath-laying ceremony.