The Thai nobility was a social class comprising titled officials (khunnang, Thai: ขุนนาง) in the service of the monarchy. They formed part of a hierarchical social system which developed from the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom (14th century – 1767), through the Thonburi (1767–1782) and early Rattanakosin (1782 onwards) periods. Reforms by King Chulalongkorn ended the system around the end of the 19th century, though noble titles continued to be granted until the abolition of absolute monarchy in 1932.
Thai noble titles comprise a rank and a title, which denote the holder's post or office. Unlike in European aristocracies, Thai noble titles were not inherited, but individually granted based on personal merit. Nevertheless, familial influence was substantial, and some families were able to accumulate large amounts of wealth and power, especially during the 17th to 19th centuries.
The Thainobility was a social class comprising titled officials (khunnang, Thai: ขุนนาง) in the service of the monarchy. They formed part of a hierarchical...
Thai royal and noble titles may refer to: Thai royal ranks and titles Noble titles of the Thainobility This disambiguation page lists articles associated...
The precedence of Thai royalty follows a system of ranks known as thanandon (Thai: ฐานันดร), which are accompanied by royal titles. There are two styles...
used in some noble families. Thailand: The Thai word na (of Pali origin) may be granted by a Thai monarch to form a Thai family name signifying 'of' a...
of the Khmer royal family went to the Thai court and developed close relations with well-educated Thainobility, as well as several court poets. Such...
the Thainobility and in particular the House of Abhaiwongse which governed the parts of Cambodia. This aninomisty lasted until the last Franco-Thai War...
The provinces of Thailand are administrative divisions of the government of Thailand. The country is divided into 76 provinces (Thai: จังหวัด, RTGS: changwat...
Thai literature is the literature of the Thai people, almost exclusively written in the Thai language (although different scripts other than Thai may...
Four submissions were directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, a member of the Thainobility, and four were directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang. The Academy of Motion...
in Thailand (Thai: นาฏศิลป์, pronounced [nâat.dtà.sǐn] or Thai: นาฏกรรม, pronounced [nâat.dtà.kam]) is the main dramatic art form in Thailand. Thai dance...
brightest Siamese students, both commoners and the nobility, were sent abroad to study in Europe. These include Pridi Banomyong, who was of Sino-Thai descent...
Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cerveteri and part of the Papal nobility. Ruspoli was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and raised in Rome, Italy and Los Angeles, California...
Thailand. From 1617 until his death in 1630, Yamada Nagamasa was head of the Thai village referred to as Ban Yipun ('Japanese village') in the Thai language...
Kingdom of Lan Na. Sudachan then placed her lover on the throne. The Thainobility lured them outside the city on a royal procession by barge to inspect...
Traditional Thai clothing (Thai: ชุดไทย, RTGS: chut thai lit. 'Thai outfit') refers to the traditional styles of dress worn by the Thai people. It can...
samuhakalahom (Thai: สมุหกลาโหม) was one of the two chief ministers in the historical Chatusadom government system of Siam (now Thailand) in use from the...
The samuhanayok (Thai: สมุหนายก) was one of the two chief ministers in the historical Chatusadom government system of Siam (now Thailand), originally charged...
Somdet Chao Phraya may refer to: Somdet Chao Phraya, a title of the Thainobility Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict, a subdistrict (khwaeng) of Bangkok Somdet...
Mongkut (Thai: มงกุฏ; 18 October 1804 – 1 October 1868) was the fourth king of Siam under the House of Chakri, titled Rama IV. He ruled from 1851 to 1868...
to Thailand before 1949. The Thai Chinese have been deeply ingrained into all elements of Thai society over the past 200 years. The present Thai royal...
modern-day Lop Buri. To the Thai, the name of their country has mostly been Mueang Thai. The country's designation as Siam by Westerners likely came from...
go to elementary school (prathom (Thai: ประถม)). From the age of 12, they attend secondary school (matthayom (Thai: มัธยม)). While secondary school also...
Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand received numerous decorations and honorary appointments as monarch of Thailand. Thai monarchical titles or styles are listed...
Thai traditional costumes vary by city and the ruler of each historical period. Thai clothes can be classified according to six distinct periods of history;...
Tham script. The Northern Thai people or Tai Yuan (Thai: ไทยวน, [tʰaj˧ juan˧]), self-designation khon mu(e)ang (Northern Thai: ᨤᩫ᩠ᨶᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ, คนเมือง pronounced...
Mongkut became a monk according to Thai traditions. However, Rama II fell ill and died in the same year. The nobility, led by Chao Phraya Abhay Pudhorn...
(Thai: อภัยภูเบศร) is a Thai noble title granted to some governors of Battambang, who acted as rulers of western Cambodia during the period of Siamese...
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