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."

Vice-Kings

Until 1885 every king had a vice-king (Maha Uparaja, also often translated as second king), usually the brother of the king and the designated heir to the throne - however Rama II was the only former vice-king who actually ascended to the throne. When the vice-king died before the king, the title often remained vacant for several years. The system was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his vice-king Bovorn Vichaicharn died. He then declared his oldest son the crown prince, but not vice-king.

Related Topics:
1885 - Maha Uparaja

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List of Vice-Kings

• Boworn Maha Surasinghanat ???????????????????????????? (1782-1802)
• Isarasundhorn (later Rama II) (1806-1809)
• Boworn Senanurak ?????????????????????????? (1809-1817)
• Boworn Maha sakpolsep ?????????????????????????????? (1824-1832)
• Pinklao ??????????????????????????????????? (1851-1866)
• Boworn Vichaicharn ??????????????????????? (1868-1885)