Episode 3 of 4
Relocation of the capital and construction of defenses
- When
- 1783
- Where
- Bangkok
- Part of
- Founding of Bangkok
Rama I established Bangkok as the political and administrative center protected by waterways and canals; in 1783 city walls were built partly with bricks from the Ayutthaya ruins.
By relocating the capital to Bangkok in 1782, Rama I established a new political and administrative center protected by waterways and canals. In 1783, the Bangkok city walls were constructed with part of the bricks taken from the Ayutthaya ruins, reinforcing the newly founded capital.
Sources
- Rama I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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