Khun Chaiya (active between 1860 and 1916) was a Royal Court photographer in Siam (now Thailand). Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light. ... Motto: (none) Anthem: Phleng Chat Capital Bangkok Largest city Bangkok Official language(s) Thai Government Constitutional monarchy  - King Bhumibol Adulyadej  - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Independence from Khmer Empire   - Sukhothai kingdom 1238–1368   - Ayutthaya kingdom 1350–1767   - Thonburi kingdom 1767–April 7, 1782   - Chakri dynasty April 7, 1782–present  Area    - Total...

Between 1860 and 1879, Khun Chaiya photographed the ruins of the `Utthayan Prawattisat Phimai (also known as Prasat Hin Phimai) temple in what is now Phimai Historical Park, Phimai, Thailand. Main shrine The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. ...

References

• Canadian Centre for Architecture; Collections Online, s.v. "Chaiya, Khun", cited 6 February 2006.
• Canadian Centre for Architecture; Collections Online, "View of the ruins of the `Utthayan Prawattisat Phimai", PH1982:0643:159, cited 6 February 2006.
• Döhring, Karl. 'Buddhist Temples of Thailand: An Architectonic Introduction' (1920; reprint, Bangkok: White Lotus Press, 2000), p. ix; p. 181, fig. 8.