The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country that lies
in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by
Laos and Myanmar, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south
by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the
Andaman Sea and Myanmar Borders: Burma 1,800 km,
Cambodia 803 km, Laos 1,754 km, Malaysia 506 km
The king of Thailand.  His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej [Rama IX]
Born: Cambridge - Massachusetts (USA) Date of Birth: 5th December
1927 Kings of the current Chakri dynasty in Thailand are often referred to as Rama followed by a Roman ordinal for English translation. The name Rama was adopted from the name of Hindu God Rama IX).
His majesties Coronation was held in 1950, as he finalised his
education in Switzerland, but actually became King of Thailand on
9th of June 1946.
His majesty met the aristocratic Mom Rajawongse Sirikit
Kitiyakara, who became HM Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit was born
on August 12, 1932 The King selected a boarding school for her in Lausanne, Riante Rive. On the 19th July 1949 the couple were quietly engaged in Lausanne, and married on the 28th April 1950, just one week before the coronation.  The Royal Family
The countries original name was Siam up until June the 23rd 1939,
when it was changed to Thailand. It was again renamed Siam from
1945 to May the 11th 1949, after which it was again renamed
Thailand. Thai people sixty years on 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." The King kept his word..! |
Her Majesty Queen SirikitMore Thailand pictures...