Chaufat Krommakhun Izaret, Prince Chudamani (September 4, 1808 - January 7, 1866) was a younger brother and the vice-king of King Mongkut. He took the title Phra Pinklao on their accession in 1851. Wyatt (p. 167) considers his appointment a device of Mongkut’s to prevent Pinklao from challenging his own position. Both before and after his elevation, Pinklao controlled his own private army. He was interested in both western and Lao culture, speaking English, drilling his troops in European fashion and singing and dancing to mor lam music.
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Wyatt, David. Thailand: A Short History. Yale University Press, 1984.
Website of the Phra Racha Wang Derm Restoration Foundation (http://www.wangdermpalace.com/kingpinklao/eng_pinklao.html)
King Pinklao was born at Phra Racha Wang Derm (a former palace of King Taksin the Great) on September 4,1808, four years after his brother, King Monkut,during the last part of the First Reign.
King Pinklao was well aware that the situation was critical and showed great loyalty to his brother, maintaining and strengthening the Throne all his life.
King Pinklao pursued many fields of study, ranging from science,technology, shipbuilding, electricity, gas manufacturing, chemistry, and metallurgy, to photography and printing.
Travel through the main neighborhoods of Old Town and Chinatown, where you can experience the floating market.
Check out Pinklao, where you can enjoy shopping, tasty restaurants, as well as fun nightlife options.
Love to shop, check out Ratchadaphisek, where you will find a couple of large department stores, office buildings, as well as many places to stay for the night.
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