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}}'''Rattanakosin Kingdom''', also known as '''Siam''', was a {{i|Thailand}} [[Thailand|Thai]] {{i|Mon}} [[Monarchism|kingdom | }}'''Rattanakosin Kingdom''', also known as '''Siam''', was a {{i|Thailand}} [[Thailand|Thai]] {{i|Mon}} [[Monarchism|kingdom]], more specifically the fourth traditional centre of power in the {{i|History}} [[history]] of Thailand. He was the only country to have remained independent in {{i|ASEAN}} [[Southeast Asia]] during the {{i|Colonialism}} [[Colonialism|colonial]] period. | ||
The kingdom governed based on the mandala system. This allows for high-autonomy locally with the kingdom influencing and effectively rule his area of suzerainty. The maximum zone of influence of Rattanakosin included the vassal states of {{I|Cambodia}} [[Post-Angkor Period|Cambodia]], {{I|Laos}} [[Lan Xang|Laotian kingdoms]], {{I|Myanmar}} [[Shan States]], and the northern Malay states. | The kingdom governed based on the mandala system. This allows for high-autonomy locally with the kingdom influencing and effectively rule his area of suzerainty. The maximum zone of influence of Rattanakosin included the vassal states of {{I|Cambodia}} [[Post-Angkor Period|Cambodia]], {{I|Laos}} [[Lan Xang|Laotian kingdoms]], {{I|Myanmar}} [[Shan States]], and the northern Malay states. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 11 July 2026
Rattanakosin Kingdom, also known as Siam, was a 
Thai 
kingdom, more specifically the fourth traditional centre of power in the 
history of Thailand. He was the only country to have remained independent in 
Southeast Asia during the 
colonial period.
The kingdom governed based on the mandala system. This allows for high-autonomy locally with the kingdom influencing and effectively rule his area of suzerainty. The maximum zone of influence of Rattanakosin included the vassal states of 
Cambodia, 
Laotian kingdoms, 
Shan States, and the northern Malay states.
Technically, the Rattanakosin Kingdom still exist today and is Thailand. But historically, this term usually refers to the period from the establishment of 
Bangkok as capital to the Siamese revolution.
History
Rattanakosin was founded on 21 April 1782 when the Bangkok city pillar was consecrated in a ceremony. The kingdom was founded by 
Rama I of the 
Chakri Dynasty.
The first half of Rattanakosin's life was characterized by the consolidation of the kingdom's power and was punctuated by periodic conflicts with Burma, 
Vietnam and Laotian kingdoms.
By 1832, Rattanakosin developed into a 
centralized, 
absolutist nation state with borders defined by interactions with Western powers.
The Siamese revolution of 1932 got the monarchy couped out, ending the rule of kingdoms over Thailand.
Etymology
Rattanakosin is the proper term used by Thai historiography to cover the historical period of the first seven Chakri rulers, between the founding of Bangkok as the capital city of Thailand in 1782 and the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932, and was therefore never the official name of the country historically. The name Rattanakosin was first coined as part of the full name of Bangkok during the reign of 
Rama IV (r. 1851-68).
Economy
Due to the raging 
wars and population dearth, the overall productivity of Siam in the early decades of Rattanakosin remained relatively low. The Siamese 
economy in early Bangkok period was based on subsistence 
agrarian economy. Commoners lived on the production of their lands and the central authority levied 
taxes as income. Land was abundant, while manpower was in shortage. Taxation and Royal Junk (a type of ship) expenditures were the main revenues of the royal court. Traditionally, as in 
Ayutthaya, the royal court levied four kinds of taxes.
Relationships
Friends
Kingdom of Portugal - Good trade partner and first 
European come to my clay.
Russian Empire - You is my best friend, you help to not get 
colonized by 
French and I am the forever gratefuls.
Frenemies
- French Third Republic - He stole my clay, killings my peoples and try to colonize me and convert me to
Catholicism! Remove!! But he was my ally during World War I though and I sent 
Siamese Expeditionary Forces to help him. 
British Empire - He stole clay! Get lost, stinky 
imperialist! Also thanks for trading important stuff like tea and other weird British things. Ally during World War I and sometimes weapons provider.
Enemies
Austria-Hungary - My enemy in World War I.
German Empire - Other enemy in World War I. Also I 
occupied his Rhineland after the war.
How to draw
Rattanakosin Kingdom has a drawing rating of hard.
- Draw a ball.
- Fill it with crimson red.
- Draw a white elephant with multiple layers of shading in the middle of the ball.
- Add eyes and done.
| Color Name | HEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Red | #A51931 | |
| Elephant Border Red | #7E1911 | |
| Red Shading | #DFA892 | |
| White Shading | #EADACD | |
| White | #FDFBFB | |
