Kasat Suek ( Thai : กษัตริย์ศึก , pronounced [kā.sàt sɯ̀k] ) refers to an intersection and its corresponding bridge on the periphery of Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Pathum Wan Districts , Bangkok. The intersection is also known by the names Bobae Intersection and Yotse Intersection .
19-480: Kasat Suek Intersection is a four-way intersection between Rama I , Krung Kasem, and Bamrung Mueang Roads, considered to be the end of Bamrung Mueang and the beginning of Rama I. It takes its name from Kasat Suek Bridge, which is on Rama I Road next to the intersection. Kasat Suek Bridge is composed of two sections—one across the railway from the nearby Bangkok railway station —and the other across from Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem (Phadung Krung Kasem Canal) towards
38-485: A grandson of King Chulalongkorn). Bhumibol was succeeded by his son Vajiralongkorn officially on 13 October 2016, but was proclaimed King on 1 December 2016. This is a list of current members of the royal family: 2.The proposal of the name of a Princess to the throne, there has been an amendment to the constitution since 1974. Therefore, the lineage of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej is counted in accordance with
57-621: Is 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi). Rama I Road runs through the shopping district Siam , with many department stores being situated on the road such as MBK Center , Siam Discovery , Siam Paragon , and Siam Square . Other landmarks on the road include the Jim Thompson House , the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre , the Scala Cinema , and the Buddhist temple Wat Pathum Wanaram . Originally, it
76-740: The Front Palace (วังหน้า) (a palace complex to the north of the Grand Palace , now the site of the Bangkok National Museum ). By tradition the Uparat was designated the heir to the throne, however only Prince Itsarasunthon was able to ascend the throne as King Phutthaloetla Naphalai . The office was extremely prestigious and carried with it almost equal status to the king, this can be seen in Prince Chutamani (younger brother of King Mongkut ), who
95-471: The Kingdom of Ayutthaya. However, since the founding of the dynasty there has only been one rear palace. Prince Anurak Devesh was the nephew of King Phutthayotfa Chualok (his mother Princess Thepsuthavadi was the king's elder sister) and was appointed to the office in 1785. The Crown Prince of Thailand or Sayam Makutrajakuman (สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) is the designated and heir apparent to the throne and headship of
114-431: The border between the districts of Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Pathum Wan . From this point, it crosses Kasat Suek Bridge, also known as Yotse Bridge, which runs above Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and the railway running from nearby Hua Lamphong railway station . Continuing east, it ends at Ratchaprasong intersection, a four-way intersection of Ratchadamri Road , Rama I Road and Phloen Chit Road . The total distance
133-581: The bridge along Rama I Road and led up to Pratunam in Pathum Wan District, a distance of about 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi). The route was not successful, as the vehicle used was a horse-drawn carriage. Rama I Road Rama I Road ( Thai : ถนนพระรามที่ 1 , RTGS : Thanon Phra Ram Thi Nueng ; usually shortened to ถนนพระราม 1 ) is a road in Bangkok . It starts from the end of Bamrung Mueang Road where it intersects Krung Kasem Road at
152-511: The constitution amended in his reign. The Maha Uparat (มหาอุปราช) or the Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Mongkol (Vice or Second King of Siam/Viceroy of Siam) (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล) was an office that was bestowed on the highest ranking prince, frequently the monarch's younger brother or son. Until 1885 every Chakri monarch had appointed a prince to this office. The Uprarat and his miniature court would reside at
171-650: The death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej . The house's current seat is the Grand Palace . On Saturday, 4 May 2019, the coronation of Vajiralongkorn, with the traditional ceremony, occurred in Bangkok. The present royal family of Thailand belongs to the House of Mahidol ( Thai : ราชสกุลมหิดล ; RTGS : Ratchasakun Mahidon ), a cadet branch of the Chakri dynasty. The House was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1891–1929) and Princess Srinagarindra (1900–1995). The Prince
190-463: The dynasty. The title was created in 1886 when King Chulalongkorn appointed his eldest son by Princess Consort Savang Vadhana, Prince Vajirunhis as Sayam Makutrajakuman. The title was copied directly from the Western tradition. Since then, there have only been three crown princes. The most recent crown prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn , was invested with the title in 1972 and became King in 2016. The succession
209-456: The house is the king , who is head of state . The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin 's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I , an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino - Mon descent. Prior to his accession to the throne, Rama I held for years
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#1733085607619228-415: The intersection. Formerly a wooden bridge called "Yotse", (a name that remains more popular than "Kasat Suek" and is still used unofficially today for both the bridge and the general surrounding area). In 1928, during the reign of King Prajadhipok (Rama VII), the deteriorated wooden bridge was rebuilt as a reinforced concrete bridge, with the name being officially changed to Kasat Suek. The king presided over
247-570: The opening ceremony on 6 April 1929. The bridge was also the first overpass in Thailand. "Kasat Suek" translates as 'king of war' and comes from the title Somdet Chaophraya Maha Kasatsuek (สมเด็จเจ้าพระยามหากษัตริย์ศึก), which belonged to King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), founder of the Chakri dynasty and namesake of the road the bridge is on, before he became king. It is believed that he had passed through this area while returning from battle. In
266-462: The past, the intersection was known as the site of a movie theater named "Chaloem Khet" (เฉลิมเขตร์) after Princess Chalermkhetramongmol, Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse 's youngest daughter. The theater was later demolished, though the name still exists with the alleys in this area being called Soi Chaloem Khet. In 1907, Kasat Suek saw the first bus route in Bangkok (and all of Thailand), developed by Phraya Bhakdi Noraset ( Nai Lert ), which ran from
285-460: The road to enter the inner city after returning from a war. 13°44′56.5″N 100°31′0.5″E / 13.749028°N 100.516806°E / 13.749028; 100.516806 Chakri dynasty The King The Queen Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani The Queen Mother The Chakri dynasty is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand . The head of
304-534: The title Chakri , the civil chancellor. In founding the dynasty, the king himself chose " Chakri " as the name for it. The emblem of the house is composed of the discus ( Chakra ) and the trident ( Trishula ), the celestial weapons of the gods Vishnu and Shiva , of whom the Thai sovereign is seen as an incarnation. The current head of the house is Vajiralongkorn who was proclaimed king on 1 December 2016, but has reigned with retroactive effect since 13 October 2016 after
323-556: Was a son of King Chulalongkorn and his wife Queen Savang Vadhana . The Prince was also the half-brother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok . After the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Prince Mahidol's elder son), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the Prince's younger son) ascended the throne in 1946. In 1949 the King married his first cousin once removed , Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (a daughter of Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangala Kitiyakara ,
342-515: Was elevated to Vice King Pinklao in 1851 (he carried with him the styles and titles of a King). The office was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his Uparat and cousin Prince Wichaichan died. He then declared his oldest son the crown prince of Siam, but not Uparat. Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข), or the Rear Palace , was another office inherited from
361-556: Was named Pathum Wan Road after Pathum Wan District. Late, King Vajiravudh renamed the road "Rama I" to commemorate the King Phutthayotfa Chulalok , also known as Rama I, who was the founder of the Rattanakosin Kingdom (presently Thailand) and the first monarch of the reigning Chakri dynasty . The renaming alludes to a popular belief that Rama I, who at that time was serving as a general of King Taksin , had used
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