Chakri dynasty

The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. The name Chakri (Thai จักรี) derives from the title Phya Chakri, given to Rama I while he was a general in Taksin's army. In actuality, Thai people refer to this era as "Rattanakosin."

Regents

When the King is unable to perform his royal duties - because of being underaged, out of the country for a prolonged time or staying in a monastery as a monk - a regent takes over his duties.

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List of Regents

• Somdet Chao Phraya Si Suriyawongse (1868-1873), until King Chulalongkorn became 20 years old
• Prince Narisaranuwadtiwongse (1934-1935)
• Prince Oscar Anuvatana (1935)
• Prince Aditya Dibabha (1935-1944)
• Pridi Banomyong (1944-1946)
• Rangsit, Prince of Chainat (1946)
• Prince Dhanivat Bidyalabh Bridhyakon (1946-1950), until King Bhumibol Adulyadej finished his study in Switzerland
• Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara (1956), while King Bhumibol Adulyadej was monk