Episode 2 of 4

Phraya San seizes Thonburi overnight

When
1782
Where
Thonburi
Part of
Rama I's Coup d'État

A coup removing Taksin took place as Phraya San attacked Thonburi and took control within a single night.

A coup d'état removing Taksin from the throne consequently took place. Phraya San attacked Thonburi and took control within one night, precipitating the crisis that ended the Thonburi Kingdom.

Sources

  1. Taksin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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