Part I: The Monarchy of Thailand

The Thai monarchy has continued since the founding of the Kingdom of Sukhothai in B.E. _____.

The current concept of Thai kingship has evolved through _____ years of absolute rule.

The founder of the Kingdom of Sukhothai.

King Ramkhamhaeng created the concept of _______________

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born on December ___, B.E. 2470.

He was crowned King of Thailand on May ____, B.E. 2493

King Bhumibol is sometimes referred to as

• King Rama X

• King Rama IX

• King Rama I

●He is credited with introducing a social economic theory of ____________.

• Paternal Rule

• self-sufficiency

Who said that he would reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people.

• King Rama X

• His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

• Pho Khun Sri Indraditya

The King governs his people as a father would govern his children.

• Self sufficient

• paternal rule