Rama III statue in Bangkok

Nangklao (Rama III) or King Jessadabodindra (full royal name Prabath Somdej Pra Paramadhiwarasetha Maha Jessadabodindra Siammintarawirodom Borommadhammikkarajadhirat Boromanathbopitra Phra Nangklao Chaoyuhua or พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมาธิวรเสรฐ มหาเจษฎาบดินทร์ สยามินทรวิโรดม บรมธรรมิกมหาราชาธิราช บรมนารถบพิตร พระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว in Thai) (March 31, 1788 - April 2, 1851) third of the Chakri dynasty, was king of Thailand from 1824 to 1851. King Rama III statue in Bangkok (Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, near Golden Mount) Photo taken by User:Ahoerstemeier on July 12, 2003. ... King Rama III statue in Bangkok (Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, near Golden Mount) Photo taken by User:Ahoerstemeier on July 12, 2003. ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 2 April is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Rama III was the last king of Siam who was a traditional monarch. His successors were traditionalists but modernized the kingdom to an extent.

Before succesion

King Nangklao was born during the reign of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok or Rama I as the oldest grandson, was named Tub ("live"). He is the oldest son of Prince issarasundhorn (later King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai) and Riam (later KromSomdej Pra Srisulalai). His Majesty King Rama I of Siam (portrait in the National History Museum, Bangkok) Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke or Rama I the Great, was king of Thailand from 1782 to 1809. ... Statue in Wat Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan Buddha Loetla Nabhalai or Rama II ( February 26, 1766 - July 21, 1824) was the second king of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. ...

Prince Tub joined the army when his father (Rama II)and grandfather went to war, so he was trained in the ways of the King. A week after his father became King the only surviving son of King Taksin, Prince Kasutranuchit revolted . Prince Tub led the Royal Police against Prince Kasutranuchit. After Prince Kasutranuchit was executed Prince Tub became Krommhean Jessadabodindra. Statue in Wat Welurachin, Thonburi Taksin the Great (April 17, 1734 - April 7, 1782) was king of Thailand from 1767-1782. ...

Succession

When he was 37, Rama II sick very seriously and gone away, had not choose his successor. According to law of succession Prince Mongkut (later King Mongkut) should became king. But in that time Prince Jessadabodindra was the most appropriate, he ruled Department of Royal Household, Treasury Department, Department of Foreign Affairs, Supreme Judicature, and ruled country in period when Rama II nearly passed away. After an assembly the house of nobility approved to invite Prince Jessadabodindra to be the 3rd King of Bangkok. King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 – October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868. ...

Naming the reign

During the reign of King Rama III, his predecessors were usually referred as "the first king" and "the middle king". However in this naming he would have been called "the last king", which was considered a bad omen and thus not used. Instead he them the above names,Buddha Yodfa Chulalok and Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, but his name Nangklao was posthumously gave by King Mongkut, his successor. King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 – October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868. ...

The Wealthy King

During the 27-year reign of King Nangklao, trade between Siam and China became very prosperous. His royal argosies constantly set sail for China and became very profitable. King Nangklao kept his profits in red bags beide his bed so this money was known as Red Bag Money. King Nangklao said that the Red Bag Money existed so that Siam would be able to buy the land back if it entered into a squabble with a foreign power.

The Mighty King

During Rama III's reign, Siam became a military power. It repulsed Vietnamese invasions, and it was during his reign where Burma was defeated by the British several times. He also made inroads into Cambodia - and the country was partitioned between Vietnam and Siam. Rama III also overran Laos and ordered the destruction of Vientiane in 1827-1828. Pha That Luang temple. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

The Faithful King

King Nangklao was most famous in his faithful of Buddhism. He feed poors every day since he was a prince, release free animals every monastery day, more than 50 temples were built and repaired in his reign especially first Chinese style temple at Rajaorasa Temple (Temple of the King's son, the highest stupa at Wat Aroon (Temple of the dawn), Golden Mountain at Wat Sraket, metal temple at Wat Rajanadda (Temple of the King's grand daughter), repaired Chetupol Temple or Wat Bho (Temple of enlighten) which claim as the first university of Thailand because his royal order to collected all knowledge and painted on temple's wall so people can see and learn.

After King Nangklao's 26 year reign his brother Prince Mongkut who had pass away from the throne of King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai became his successor. King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 – October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868. ... Statue in Wat Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan Buddha Loetla Nabhalai or Rama II ( February 26, 1766 - July 21, 1824) was the second king of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. ...

Statue in Wat Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan Buddha Loetla Nabhalai or Rama II ( February 26, 1766 - July 21, 1824) was the second king of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. ... The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ... King Mongkut (Rama IV), (October 18, 1804 – October 18, 1868) was king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868. ...