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HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ
RAMA IX OF THE CHAKRI DYNASTY
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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.
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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.
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.
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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. 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 (8 January 1987)
HRH Prince Teepangkara Rasmichoti (29 April 2005)
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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.
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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.
The princess has two daughters,
HRH Princess Siribha Chudhabhorn (8 October 1982)
HRH Princess Adityadorn Kitigun (6 May 1984)
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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.
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.
Prince Chudadhuj
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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.
