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Dec 5, 2010

King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)

vào lúc 7:42 PM | Dec 5, 2010 | 0 nhận xét

Nhãn: antique postcards, Bangkok, Kings of Thailand, Royalty postcards, Thailand, vintage postcards

King Prajadhipok (Rama VII).
Unknown publisher.
Postally used postcard, not mailed (Maximum Card).

Dec 4, 2010

King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) about to mount on his sedan chair

vào lúc 7:37 PM | Dec 4, 2010 | 0 nhận xét

Nhãn: 1910s, 1920s, antique postcards, Bangkok, Royalty postcards, Thailand, vintage postcards

King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) about to mount on his sedan chair.Real photo.
Unused postcard.

Rama VI (1910 - 1925)

King Rama VI, also known as Mongkutklao or King Vajiravudh, was born on January 1, 1881. He was King Rama V's first son by Queen Saowaphaphongsi. He was educated in England at Sandhurst and Oxford. He studied in England for 9 years and returned to Thailand via the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. He reached Thailand in January, 1903 and resided at the Saranrom Palace. He was appointed the Crown Prince in 1894. When King Rama V passed away on October 23, 1910, Prince Vajiravudh ascended the throne to become King Rama VI.