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  Rama (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rama may mean, in addition to the legendary Indian king regarded as an incarnation of the god Vishnu:
Rama River, tributary in Herzegovina of the Neretva
Rama is also a place of a town in northern Ethiopia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rama_(disambiguation)   (192 words)

  
 Mongkut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 – October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868.
Mongkut may also be referred to as Vajiravudh (Rama IV), reigning title Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua.
Prince Mongkut was the son of King Rama II and his first wife Queen Sri Suriyendra, whose first son died at birth in 1801.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ramai_IV_of_Thailand   (543 words)

  
 Royalty-6
King Mongkut (Rama IV reigned 1851-68) was the first of two successive outstanding rulers whose willingness to modernize and to establish friendly relations with the Western powers enabled their country to escape colonial conquest.
Rama IV was a model for the king in Margaret Landon's book ‘Anna and the King of Siam', which was based on the experiences of an English governess at the Siamese court, and from which the musical comedy ‘The King and I’; was adapted.
Rama V was the first Thai king to visit Phuket dramatizing the island’s importance to the central government.
www.usmta.com /royalty-6.htm   (1176 words)

  
 Thailand - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Thailand
Mongol invasions of Nan Chao forced greater migrations, and, under King Rama Khamheng, Sukhothai expanded to overcome the Mon kingdoms of the lower Chao Phraya valley and extend its rule down the southern peninsula.
Although a treaty of friendship and trade was signed with Britain in 1826, it was only with the accession of King Mongkut (Rama IV) in 1851 that Siamese attitudes changed.
King Mongkut and his successor, King Chulalongkura (Rama V; reigned 1868–1910), employed Western advisers to assist in the modernization of the country's administration and commerce, and managed to maintain Siam's independence by playing off the British interests to the west and south against those of the French to the east.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Thailand   (2510 words)

  
 Special Feature: (Thailand celebrates Chakri Day_
King Mongkut (Rama IV) who reigned from 1850-1868 and King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) who reigned from 1868-1910 were the two kings that played the most important roles in Thailand’s escape from colonization.
Rama IV and Rama V were experts in diplomacy as they strengthened Siam and prevented colonial powers from taking over their country.
Both Rama IV and Rama V foresaw this potential problem, and although it appears that they ceded many rights away, they managed to maintain their country’s independence and dignity.
www.pattayamail.com /296/chakri.htm   (1768 words)

  
 King Chom Klao (Mongkut) Rama IV (1851-1868)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
King Rama IV was the first king to put great emphasis on a modern education system, since he fraternized extensively with Westerners, both Americans and Europeans, even he ascended the throne.
During his 17 years of reign, King Rama IV encountered the most difficult task of creating a new and democratic Thai society since majority of the people at that time was deeply rooted in the bureaucratic system.
King Rama IV, therefore, had to resort to a step-by-step approach, a most challenging undertaking that he endeavored to fulfill throughout his reign.
www.thailand-tourist-information.com /chakri/rama_iv.htm   (774 words)

  
 THAI History - The origins of Thais
Rama IV or King Mongkut (Phra Chom Klao), who reigned from 1851 to 1868 lived as a Buddhist monk for 27 years.
Rama V or King Chulalongkorn, Rama IV's son, continued the throne from 1868 to 1910.
Rama VIII or King Ananda Mahidol, a nephew of Rama VII, took the throne in 1935 but was assassinated under mysterious circumstances in 1946.
sunsite.au.ac.th /thailand/thai_his/ratanakosin.html   (553 words)

  
 Mongkut - TheBestLinks.com - Rama IV, Christianity, English language, France, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Rama IV, Mongkut, Christianity, English language, France, Latin, Malaria...
King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 - October 18, 1868) was a king of Siam 1851-1868.
Prince Mongkut was the son of King Rama II and his first wife Queen Sri Suriyendra, whose first--born son died at birth in 1801.
www.thebestlinks.com /Rama_IV.html   (515 words)

  
 Attractions and Interesting Places, Phetchaburi
When the king Rama IV had the palace built on the western peak, he also had a new white stupa built to shelter the old chedi on the middle peak.
The stucco pattern on the chapel’s gable was the Royal Crown, the emblem of King Rama IV.
King Rama IV had it built at Ban Puen village by the river of Phetchaburi in 1910, the very last year of his reign, to be his retreat in the rainy season.
www.thai-tour.com /eng/phetchaburi/attractions2.html   (1032 words)

  
 Rama IV, Silk Mind   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Rama IV has not produced anything entirely new.
I would simply recommend Rama IV's first album, Silk Mind, because it is a good CD that is enjoyable to listen to.
Rama IV is donating 10 percent of the proceeds from album sale profits towards the Nature Care Foundation, a forest conservation program.
www.rambles.net /rama4_silkmind.html   (586 words)

  
 Biography / Thailand / King Mongkut (King Rama IV)
King Mongkut (King Rama IV) of the Chakri Dynasty was the son of Pra Bhuddha Loetlar Naphalai (King Rama II) and Somdej Pra Srisuriyentramart.
His Majesty King Rama IV was born on October 18, 1804.
The Coronation Ceremony was held on May 15, 1851 and He was on the throne for 18 years before he passed away on October 1, 1868 at 64 years of age.
www.polymernotes.org /biographies/THA_bio_ramaiv.htm   (441 words)

  
 WorldBook General Reference Encyclopedia > History > Asia > Thailand > Mongkut >   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
History of King Rama IV His Majesty King Mongkut of Rama IV was born on Thursday the 18th of October 1804.
Rama IV, as he was also known, reigned between 1851 and 1868 and is...
King Mongkut, Rama IV, (1851-1868) of "The King and I" concluded treaties with European countries, avoided colonialization and established modern Thailand.
www.surfablebooks.com /worldbookgeneral/History/Asia/Thailand/Mongkut/2.htm   (341 words)

  
 Grand Palace [4] : Interesting Story Powered by ShoppingAA.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
However in the reign of King Rama IV and his construction of the large Phra Sri Rattana Chedi they were probably in the way and had to be relocated to their present position.
King Rama IV had the idea of moving one of the Khmer temples to Thailand as he thought the populace would be interested in seeing something unusual.
That of King Rama I is represented bly the Royal coat of arms and his own insignia of a Thai crown without the ear ornaments, King Rama II by the garuda holding two bagas and King Rama III by a tripartite pavilion or flying palace.
www.shoppingaa.com /interesting/grand04.html   (797 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Rama IV, king of Siam (Southeast Asia History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Rama IV, king of Siam (Southeast Asia History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Rama IV, king of Siam, Southeast Asia History, Biographies
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Rama IV, king of Siam
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 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Mongkut
Mongkut (1804-1868), king of Siam (renamed Thailand in 1939) from 1851 to 1868, the first of two great kings who modernized Siam in the 19th...
The new monarch was King Mongkut (Rama IV), the younger son of Rama II, who assumed the throne in 1851.
Siam retained independence due to the efforts of two progressive kings, Mongkut (Rama IV) and his son Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
ca.encarta.msn.com /Mongkut.html   (103 words)

  
 Thailand - Provinces - Central Region - Bangkok - Attractions and Sightseeings - sawadeethailand.com
This was begun by King Rama III but was completed in the reign of King Rama IV, it is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Bangkok's old area and offers a panoramic city view from the top.
Wat Bowonniwet is one of the most important temples of Bangkok, whose one-time chief abbot was King Rama IV before he ascended the throne.
Wat Mahathat was built during the reign of King Rama I and houses Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University, one of the two highest seats of Buddhist learning in the country.
www.sawadeethailand.com /province/central/bangkok/attract5.html   (622 words)

  
 Pattayamail - Vol. XI No.14 4 April - 10 April Features
Rama II The first great poet king of the Chakri Dynasty, renowned for his literature.
Rama IV Modernized Thailand in both commerce and education.
Rama IX A true monarch of the people and guiding light for the whole Thai nation.
www.pattayamail.com /505/features.shtml   (2350 words)

  
 Phetchaburi Hotels : Attractions and discount hotel in Phetchaburi Thailand
This summer palace was built by King Rama IV in 1860.
King Rama V commanded it built as a rainy season palace in 1916.
King Rama IV ordered a seaside palace built at this beach in 1918 and called it “Hat Chao Samran Palace”.
www.thaihotelslinks.com /Phetchaburi/attrations01.php   (519 words)

  
 wat_ratchanatdaram
later elevated by King Rama IV to the rank of HRH Princess Somanas Vadhanawadi.
Rama III, and it was extensively decorated in the reigns of King Rama V and King Rama VI.
The monks' residences are typical of the style of the reign of Rama III.
www.bma.go.th /bmaeng/phranakhon/wat_ratchanatdaram.html   (144 words)

  
 Bangkok Magazine: History of Vimanmek Mansion
The island is Koh Si Chang, and its potential as a royal holiday resort was first noted in the mid 19th Century by King Rama IV (King Mongkut) who attributed the remarkable health and long-life of its inhabitants to salubrious ocean air.
In 1893 King Rama V and Queen Saowapha, who was advanced in pregnancy, took residence in one of the buildings erected for royal use on Koh Si Chang.
The idea of building Vimanmek was conceived on the 19th of May, 1901 when King Rama V stopped at Koh Si Chang in the course of his visit to seaboard provinces on the eastern coasts and saw the uncompleted Mundhat Ratanaroj Mansion standing in the now deserted Chudhadhuj Palace.
bangkokmag.infothai.com /vimanmek1.htm   (1400 words)

  
 Thailand - Country Information - History - Bangkok - Absolute Monarchy - sawadeethailand.com
Under Rama I, the Siamese Kingdom consolidates and expands its strength.
Rama I revives Thai art, culture and religion.
Rama II reopens relations with the west suspended since the time of Narai.
www.sawadeethailand.com /about/history/amonarchy.html   (301 words)

  
 Thais Keep `King' Out of Country / Filming of remake will move to Malaysia
She was a widow hired by King Rama IV, also known as King Mongkut, to teach English to his children and other members of the royal family.
The original script portrayed King Rama IV as a playboy surrounded by beautiful women, a depiction that would have deeply offended the Thai people, according to Malinee Chakrabandhu, a great-granddaughter of the king who tried to help Fox win approval for the project.
Prathoomporn conceded that a ``historically accurate'' portrayal of the relationship between King Rama IV and his children's governess might be a hard sell in an entertainment world dominated by sex and violence.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1998/11/12/DD26401.DTL&type=movies   (798 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
For the planning of communication and public works, it began in the reign of King Rama IV (King Mongkut), he employed the foreigners to forward his policy, so in the reign of King Mongkut the communication and public works were begun roads, bridges, ships had been constructed, canals were dug.
Fortunately King Mongkut was succeeded by his son King Chulalongkorn who was well suited to carry on his country in the same direction pointed by his father, but the railway construction, King Rama IV had an idea of railway construction was necessary for Thailand and for the country development.
For the survival of Thailand, the significant thing must be done for maintaining the independence of the country, that would be developed the country in all matters, especially the introduction of the modern technology and western civilization to Thailand.
sunsite.au.ac.th /ramav/comm.html   (338 words)

  
 Grand Palace & Wat Pho
The Grand Palace was constructed during the reign of King Rama 1 from May 6, 1782 to May 6, 1785.
King Rama III added some Chinese influence in the compound, and King Rama IV and Rama V (the King and I and his son) added a lot of Western touches including the largest building which was designed by a British architect.
The lower floor of the largest building is today used only for the presentation of ambassadors' ceredentials and as a shrine for the remains of Kings Rama IV, V, VI, VII and VII as well as their principal queens.
www.texasgypsy.com /Th04/17   (419 words)

  
 Updated BKK Massage Report
A semi-lavish place that is set back from Rama IX road amongst surburban houses and apartments, it features a restaurant, kararoke, snooker area, a lounge lobby as well as a mid-size fishbowl with about 20-30 girls, divided into 3 groups, 1,600 baht for standard massage girls, and 1,800 baht for superstars and body massage girls.
S.Botan (PP Cafe), is located on Rama VI road at Soi 13, which is approximately 250 yards away from the Uruphong junction, past the bridge over Klong San Saep, and a similar distance from the intersection with Rama I road.
Helen is located on Rama IV, near the Khlong Toei junction, that is the T-junction of Sunthon Kosa and Rama IV roads.
www.singletravel.com /bkknight/Bankok_massag-updates.htm   (5031 words)

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