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Person

Rama I (Thongduang / Maha Kasatsuek / Chao Phraya Chakri)

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1781–1782

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Rama I (Thongduang / Maha Kasatsuek / Chao Phraya Chakri), with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Rama I's Coup d'État

    1781–1782

    Role: General who suppressed the rebellion, seized the throne, and founded the Chakri dynasty

    1. 1781 · Thonburi, the Siamese capitalTaksin's instability and Chakri's premature return

      Taksin showed mental trouble in 1781 while Chakri's Cambodian campaign was cut short by Thonburi's instability.

    2. 1782 · ThonburiPhraya San seizes Thonburi overnight

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

    3. 1782 · Rattanakosin Island (Bangkok)Capital moved to Rattanakosin (Bangkok)

      In 1782 the new king relocated the capital to Bangkok, building a canal-protected center and the Grand Palace.

    4. 6 April 1782 · Thonburi/RattanakosinRama I crowned on 6 April 1782

      General Maha Kasatsuek crowned himself on 6 April 1782, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom and Chakri dynasty.

Sources

  1. Rama I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20