Episode 5 of 5
Coronation as King of Siam
- When
- 28 December 1767
- Where
- Thonburi Palace, Thonburi
Taksin was crowned King of Siam at Thonburi Palace on 28 December 1767, founding the Thonburi Kingdom.
On 28 December 1767, Taksin was crowned King of Siam at Thonburi Palace in Thonburi ("Krung Thonburi Sri Maha Samut"), the new capital of Siam, though official documents still used the name "Krung Pra Maha Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya". Phraya Tak enthroned himself as king there in December 1767, becoming the only King of Thonburi, ruling Siam from 1767 to 1782.
Sources
- Taksin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Thonburi Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18
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