Top 10 Accomplishments by Chakri Kings

10. King Rama VI (King Vajiravudh) – Changed Thailand’s flag to the tricolor flag
The new flag shows that Thailand is starting to be modernized. It makes foreigners think of Thailand differently.

9. King Rama I (King Buddha Yot Fa Chulalok) – Built Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is the home of both the royal family and the office of the government. It unites people who are able to make decisions for the country together.

8. King Rama IV (King Mongkut) – Brought in printing press
Printing press is one of the many symbols of development in a country. The printing press makes it easier to make copies of books, and therefore, the costs are lower. More people are able to own books, so more people are becoming educated.

7. King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) – Abolished slavery
The abolishing of slavery brings Thailand to a higher class. This is an evidence that King Rama V has a lot of knowledge and has modern minds. It is important because people gained their human rights back.

6. King Rama IV (King Mongkut) – Signed trade treaty with US, France, Spain, Portugal
Signing treaties mean that Thailand will be able to trade with other countries. Therefore, this will bring into the country more developments.

5. King Rama IV (King Mongkut) – Medical expertises brought to Thailand by missionaries
Medications are vital to humans. Because Thailand’s medical developments are not as modern as other foreign countries, it is important for the King to bring in this knowledge.

4. King Rama I (King Buddha Yot Fa Chulalok) – Moved capital to Bangkok
The capital city is one of the most important cities in a country. Most of the developments are in it, and it is vital to make sure that the capital city is safe. By moving the capital city to Bangkok, trading is easier and the vulnerable Thonburi is not used as the capital city anymore.

3. King Rama VI (King Vajiravudh) – Made law that made education compulsory
Education is vital in a developing country. If more than half of the population doesn’t have education, it is impossible for the country to develop.

2. King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) – Made sure Thailand remained independent
Countries around Thailand were all colonized by other European countries at the time. Thailand is the only country in SE asia that has not been colonized. This creates the pride in the country’s people and the secure feeling in them.

1. King Rama VII (King Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chaoyuhua) – Government changed to constitutional monarchy
Citizens have rights to vote on who they want their leaders to be. This change in government shows that Thailand is now modernized. It is the government system that is still used today.

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