Thailand celebrates Chakri Memorial Day, honoring the founding of the Chakri Dynasty by King Rama I in 1782 and marking the establishment of Bangkok as the capital. This historic day commemorates the royal family’s pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s modern identity through ceremonial gatherings at the Grand Palace.
🎉 Happy King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day! 🇹🇭 Today we honor the legacy of the visionary king who modernized Thailand during his reign from 18681910. From abolishing slavery to improving education, King Chulalongkorn Rama V made a lasting impact on his country. kingchulalongkorn memorialday Thailand history travel education abolishslavery diplomacy
Join the Chulalongkorn Day celebration on October 13, 2023 in Koh Samui and honor the transformative accomplishments of King Chulalongkorn, one of the greatest kings in Thai history. Don’t miss the meritmaking ceremony and wreathlaying ceremony at the Kanjanapisek Auditorium. ChulalongkornDay KohSamui ThaiHistory HonoringTheKing MeritMaking WreathLayingCeremony
Koh Samui, a stunning island located in the Gulf of Thailand, was first mentioned in the Chiweewan book penned by Prince Krom Phrayanuphan Wongworadet in 1932. This historical document provides evidence of people settling on the island during the late Ayutthaya period and speaks of three pagodas constructed during the Thonburi era. The origin of the name “Samui” remains unclear; however, several theories suggest connections to the Hainan Chinese word “Shao Muay” (first defense), the Tamil word “Soi” (wind wave), or the southern Thai tree “Ton Mui.”
Nidhi Eoseewong, a renowned historian, writer, and political commentator, passed away at the age of 83. His family revealed that he succumbed to lung cancer. Nidhi’s life was characterized by his dedication to academics, his passion for Thai history, and his contributions to the world of political commentary.