Thursday, February 14, 2008

accomplishments of chakri dynasty

10. Rama v Made sure Thailand was never colonized
 Thai people have a sense of independence
9. Rama VI changed flag of Thailand from elephant to stripes
 Represents symbol of Thailand
8. Rama VI changed flag of Thailand from elephant to stripes
 Represents symbol of Thailand
7. Rama II constructed many Thai temples
 Temples are important in Buddhism
6. Rama V passed a law to enforce Thai education
 Improved literacy rates
5. Rama I Established Bangkok/Krungthep as the capital city
 it’s still the capital city today
4. Rama V Banned slavery and prostitution
 More rights for the common people
3. Rama I translated Ramakien
 Upgraded Thai literature, represents Thai society today
2. Rama V Set up Chula University
 One of Thailand’s most prestigious universities
1. Rama IX changed to constitutional monarchy
 Made relationship between monarchy and military better’
BY:ANT, TANYA, PETER