Episode 3 of 4
Capital moved to Rattanakosin (Bangkok)
- When
- 1782
- Where
- Rattanakosin Island (Bangkok)
- Part of
- Rama I's Coup d'État
In 1782 the new king relocated the capital to Bangkok, building a canal-protected center and the Grand Palace.
By relocating the capital to Bangkok in 1782, Rama I established a new political and administrative center protected by waterways and canals, and oversaw the construction of the Grand Palace complex as both royal residence and the seat of government. He was celebrated as the founder of Rattanakosin as the new capital of the reunited kingdom.
Sources
- Rama I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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