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Accession of Rama I preceding the founding
- When
- 6 April 1782
- Where
- Thonburi/Bangkok area
- Part of
- Founding of Bangkok
Rama I crowned himself on 6 April 1782 after defeating the Phraya Sun and deposing King Taksin, taking the name Ramathibodi shortly before the city pillar ceremony.
General Maha Kasatsuek crowned himself on 6 April 1782, having returned to Thonburi and defeated the Phraya Sun with his forces. He ascended the throne following the deposition of King Taksin of Thonburi and took the name Ramathibodi, like the founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. His accession preceded the consecration of the city pillar by roughly two weeks.
Sources
- Rama I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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