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Rattanakosin Siam
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Siamese Empire จักรวรรดิสยาม Cạkrwrrdi s̄yām | |
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Motto: ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์ Chat, Satsana, Phra Mahakasat "Nation, Religion, King" | |
Anthem: Phleng Chat Thai (English: "Thai National Anthem") | |
Status | Empire |
Capital and | Bangkok |
Official languages | Thai |
Recognised regional languages | Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese |
Ethnic groups | Thais, Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, Malays |
Government | Semi-constitutional monarchy |
• Emperor | Kraisee |
Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena | |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Senate | |
House of Representatives | |
Establishment | |
1238-1448 | |
1351-1767 | |
1768-1782 | |
6 April 1782 | |
• Empire | 5 November 1918 |
• Current Constitution | 20 January 1920 |
Area | |
• | 1,263,809 km2 (487,959 sq mi) |