Top 10 Accomplishments of the Thai Chakri Kings

1.Changing form Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy (Rama VII [Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chaoyuhua])
This provided more equality, since it gave people more voice. People now had more say in how they felt about how they were governed, and they could change it if they disliked it. Democracy was introduced, while the ancient tradtion of Monarchy was still kept. The king is still a figurehead and can still earn respect and admiration from the people. This is the most important because this ultimately determined how the country is shaped today by the people who governing because of this political change.

2.Abolishment of Slavery (Rama V [King Chulalongkorn Phra Chulachomklao- Piya Maharaj])
The most important thing is that this provided equality and everybody became equal in society. Everyone was a citizen that was part of the population. People became more independent and had to depend on themselves. People were able to pursue what they want, and not live their lives according to who they were born to. This allows the varuety of jobs and people that we have today.

3.Moving the Capital from Thonburi to Krungthep (Rama I [King Buddha Yot Fa Chulalok])
This was important because it changed the possbilities for the future. By moving to Krungthep, it was better for trade and it was easier to defend from any outside threat

4. Ceding Land to France and Britain (Rama V [King Chulalongkorn Phra Chulachomklao- Piya Maharaj])
It allowed the country to be independent and avoid becoming a coloony. It allowed the country to develop.

5. Primary Education made Compulsory (Rama VI [King Vajiravudh- Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua])
This was important becasue everyone would be educated to some level and it allowed the country to modernize. People were no longer judged by family background.

6. First University in Thailand (Rama VI Rama VI [King Vajiravudh- Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua])
This raised the standard of education and the education in Thailand was no less than other countries. People could pursue more education.

7. Sign Treaties with Western Countries (Rama IV [King Mongkut- Phra Chom Klao])
This created better relationships with the West, and it made Thailand a more familar country to the west. This helped Thailand to negotiate itself out of coloniztion.

8. Developing a Fatherly Style of Leading (Rama IV [King Mongkut- Phra Chom Klao])
It made the Kings more close to the people and people admired the kings more and allowed the continuation of the monarchy.

9.Wild Tiger Corps (Rama VI [King Vajiravudh- Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua])
It taught discipline and supported the army. This created more unity.

10.Changing the Flag (Rama VI [King Vajiravudh- Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua])
This made the Thai flag more recognizable to others. It encouraged nationalism, as the flag represented, King, Buddhism, adn constitution.

Posted by Camp, Gain, Victoria