Coronations of Thailand

[Blog Real]

Topic on the Coronations of the monarchs Thai.

 

[Blog Real]

Thailand holds a coronation ceremony for its king upon his accession to the throne. The last such ritual was held on 5 May 1950, upon the accession of the current monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej. This ceremony included several ancient Buddhist and Brahmanic rites, including the presentation of a nine-tiered umbrella (symbol of royal authority) and other items of the royal regalia to the sovereign. Without this, no Thai king can assume the title of "Phrabat" or use the umbrella.
Bhumibol's coronation began with a ceremonial bath, following which the new king put on the white robes of a Brahmin monk, and had sacred water poured over his shoulders while a "gong of victory" was struck by the court astrologer. Afterwards, he received nine pitchers filled with sacred water, drawn from eighteen different sites in Thailand. The nine-tiered umbrella was then presented, followed by five other items of the royal regalia: the Great Crown of Victory, the Sword of Victory, the Royal Staff, the Whisk of the Tail Hairs of a White Elephant, a Small Flat Fan, and a pair of Golden Slippers. In accordance with Thai tradition, Bhumibol placed the crown upon his own head, then received a special golden Ring of Kingship.
After this, the new Thai ruler seated himself upon the Bhatarabit Throne at the Grand Palace, where he pronounced the Oath of Accession, promising that he would reign for the benefit and happiness of his people. He also poured ceremonial water to symbolize his complete dedication to his royal responsibilities, in accordance with the "Tenfold Moral Principles of the Sovereign": alms-giving and charity, strict moral standards, self-sacrifice, honesty and integrity, courtesy and kindness, austerity in his habits, harboring no anger or hatred, practicing and promoting non-violence, exuding patience, forbearance and tolerance, and displaying impartiality to all. After this, Bhumibol elevated his wife, Sirikit, to be the Queen of Thailand. Finally, the royal couple visited the Temple of the Emerald Buddha where he made a solemn vow to protect the Buddhist religion.
Source: Wilipédia

 

[Blog Real]

Coronation of King Prajadhipok 1926 Siam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BouTfg-Yos

 

[Appleich]

^^ Longer and clearer version of the ceremony from Thailand Film Archive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZIyKG2r_8

 

[eya]

Thai coronation ceremonies as varied as they are ancient

 

[Jacknch]

Please note that all posts relating to the Coronation of King Rama X have been moved to a new thread commemorating the forthcoming events - http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f88/the-coronation-of-king-rama-x-46332.html

Meanwhile, please note that the title of this thread has been changed.

 

[Appleich]

Thank you very much.

 

[Blog Real]

Coronation of King Prajadhipok (1926):

Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1950):

 

[Blog Real]

Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_Bhumibol_Adulyadej

Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_Vajiralongkorn

Information about the coronations of Thailand:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_the_Thai_monarch