25 moments

1. Birth in Bangkok

   1880-01-01 · Bangkok, Siam

   Vajiravudh, later King Rama VI of Siam, was born in Bangkok.

2. Recovery on Ko Sichang

   1888-01-01 · Ko Sichang, Chonburi, Siam

   As a child suffering a severe illness, Vajiravudh was taken to Ko Sichang to recover. The source supplies only the year.

3. Sent to Britain for military study

   1893-01-01 · Great Britain

   

   Chulalongkorn sent Vajiravudh and Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse to Britain to study military science. The source specifies late 1893 and Britain, but not a settlement; coordinates are a representative point for Great Britain.

4. Royal Military College education

   1895-01-01 · Royal Military College Sandhurst, Camberley, England, United Kingdom

   

   Vajiravudh began his education at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, during his British training.

5. Studies at Ascot

   1895-01-01 · Ascot, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

   

   After becoming crown prince, Vajiravudh continued his studies at Ascot under Sir Basil Thomson. The preceding sentence dates this circumstance to January 1895; the source does not give a more precise Ascot date.

6. Durham Light Infantry exercises

   1898-01-01 · Southern England, United Kingdom

   

   Following graduation, Vajiravudh served as a captain in the Durham Light Infantry during three months of exercises in southern England. The precise exercise location and months are not specified; coordinates are a representative point for southern England.

7. Studies at Christ Church

   1899-01-01 · Christ Church, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

   

   Vajiravudh studied law and history at Christ Church, Oxford, and belonged to the Bullingdon Club.

8. Visit to Berlin

   1902-05-01 · Berlin, German Empire

   While living in England, Vajiravudh made a visit to Berlin.

9. Alfonso XIII enthronement

   1902-05-15 · Madrid, Kingdom of Spain

   

   Vajiravudh attended the enthronement ceremonies of King Alfonso XIII in Madrid.

10. Visit to Copenhagen

    1902-09-01 · Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark

    Vajiravudh visited Copenhagen during his European travel while resident in Britain.

11. Northern archaeological tour: Kamphaeng Phet

    1907-01-01 · Kamphaeng Phet, Siam

    As crown prince, Vajiravudh visited northern Siam on an archaeological and historical tour that included Kamphaeng Phet. The journey ran from 4 January to 9 March 1907; the schema does not permit a date range.

12. Northern archaeological tour: Phitsanulok

    1907-01-01 · Phitsanulok, Siam

    As crown prince, Vajiravudh visited Phitsanulok during his northern tour. The journey ran from 4 January to 9 March 1907; the schema does not permit a date range.

13. Northern archaeological tour: Sawankhalok

    1907-01-01 · Sawankhalok, Siam

    As crown prince, Vajiravudh visited Sawankhalok during his northern tour of historically important Siamese cities. The journey ran from 4 January to 9 March 1907; the schema does not permit a date range.

14. Northern archaeological tour: Sukhothai

    1907-01-01 · Sukhothai, Siam

    As crown prince, Vajiravudh visited Sukhothai during his northern tour and later published an account of the excursion. The journey ran from 4 January to 9 March 1907; the schema does not permit a date range.

15. Railway opening at Phitsanulok

    1909-01-01 · Phitsanulok, Siam

    As crown prince, Vajiravudh went to Phitsanulok to preside over the opening of a railway toward Sukhothai. The source supplies only the year.

16. Military inspection at Phitsanulok

    1912-10-06 · Phitsanulok, Siam

    Following the Palace Revolt, Vajiravudh traveled north to visit the 7th Army Division at Phitsanulok and observed its soldiers' training and units.

17. Army maneuvers at Ratchaburi

    1915-01-01 · Ratchaburi, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh took part in army maneuvers at Ratchaburi, staying with the soldiers for four days to observe the exercise. The source supplies only the year.

18. Southern railway inspection

    1915-01-01 · Southern provinces, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh personally visited the southern provinces to oversee railway construction, demonstrating direct involvement in the southern rail extension. The source does not identify particular provinces or stops; coordinates are a representative point in southern Thailand.

19. Dusit Thani civic experiment

    1918-01-01 · Dusit Palace, Bangkok, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh participated as a citizen in Dusit Thani, his miniature city and experiment in democratic institutions near Dusit Palace. Coordinates identify Dusit Palace, beside the documented original site of the miniature city.

20. Summer residence at Chao Samran

    1918-01-01 · Chao Samran Beach, Phetchaburi, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh began a pattern of annual summer stays at the palace on Chao Samran Beach, partly for his health. The source documents recurring annual summer stays from 1918 through 1923; this card records the first supported year. Coordinates represent Chao Samran Beach.

21. Meeting at Phaya Thai Palace

    1920-01-01 · Phaya Thai Palace, Bangkok, Siam

    At his theatre in Phaya Thai Palace, Vajiravudh met Princess Varnvimol; they later became engaged.

22. State visit to the Federated Malay States

    1924-01-01 · Federated Malay States

    

    Vajiravudh made a state visit to the Federated Malay States, accompanied by Suvadhana. The source does not specify stops; coordinates are a representative point in the former Federated Malay States, at Kuala Lumpur.

23. Summer stay at Mrigadayavan Palace

    1924-01-01 · Mrigadayavan Palace, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh made his first visit to Mrigadayavan Palace in Cha-am and stayed for three months during the summer. The source gives the summer season but not exact arrival and departure dates.

24. Final summer stay at Mrigadayavan Palace

    1925-01-01 · Mrigadayavan Palace, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh returned to Mrigadayavan Palace for a second summer stay lasting two months before his death later that year. The source gives the summer season but not exact arrival and departure dates.

25. Death in Bangkok

    1925-11-26 · Bangkok, Siam

    

    Vajiravudh died in Bangkok after a reign of fifteen years as King Rama VI.