Thai order of precedence

Royal Family

King Chulalongkorn described the order of precedence in his literature "Traditional of Royal Family of Siam".[1]

Gentlemen

  1. The Sovereign
  2. The Viceroy (Grand Commander)
  3. The Viceroy (Commander)
  4. The Deputy Viceroy
  5. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Queen
    1. Great Uncles of the Sovereign
    2. Uncles of the Sovereign
    3. Brothers of the Sovereign
  6. Sons of the Sovereign and Queen
  7. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort
    1. Great Uncles of the Sovereign
    2. Uncles of the Sovereign
    3. Brothers of the Sovereign
  8. Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Consort
  9. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine
    1. Great Uncle of the Sovereign
    2. Uncles of the Sovereign
    3. Brothers of the Sovereign
  10. Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine
  11. Nephews of the Sovereign
  12. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign
  13. Sons of the Viceroy and Royal Consort
  14. Sons of the Former Viceroy
  15. Sons of the Viceroy
  16. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess
  17. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess
  18. Sons of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V
  19. Sons of the Deputy Viceroy and Royal Consort
  20. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of Sovereign and the commoner
  21. Royal Great Grandsons of the Sovereign

Ladies

  1. Queen Mother
  2. The Sovereign's Consort (Queen)
  3. Queen Dowager
  4. Royal Consort
  5. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Queen
    1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
    2. Aunts of the Sovereign
    3. Sisters of the Sovereign
  6. Daughters of the Sovereign and Queen
  7. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort
    1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
    2. Aunts of the Sovereign
    3. Sisters of the Sovereign
  8. Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Consort
  9. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine
    1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
    2. Aunts of the Sovereign
    3. Sisters of the Sovereign
  10. Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine
  11. Nieces of the Sovereign
  12. Royal Consort who are granddaughters of the Sovereign
  13. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign
  14. Daughters of the Viceroy and Royal Consort
  15. Daughters of the Former Viceroy
  16. Daughters of the Viceroy
  17. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess
  18. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are sons of daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess
  19. Daughters of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V
  20. Daughters of the Deputy Viceroy and Royal Consort
  21. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of Sovereign and the commoner
  22. Royal Great Granddaughters of the Sovereign

Current Order of Precedence

OrderNameNote
1HM The King
2HM The Queen MotherGiven honor as the Queen Mother
3HM The Queen
4HRH The Princess Debaratanarajasuda
5HRH The Princess Srisavangavadhana
6Princess Ubolratana RajakanyaIn spite of relinquishing all noble titles, she is included in the order because she is the daughter of the former King and oldest sister of the current King
7HRH The Princess SuddhanarinathaBestowed the honor on a special case
8HRH The Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
9HRH Princess Sirivannavari
10HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
11HRH Princess Siribha Chudabhorn
12HRH Princess Aditayadorn Kitikhun
13HH Prince Chaloemsuek Yugala
14Thanphuying Ploypailin JensenShe is granddaughter of the former King, graciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case.
15Thanphuying Sirikitiya JensenShe is granddaughter of the former King, graciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case.
16Thanphuying Dhasanawalaya SornsongkramGraciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case.
17Capt. Jitat SornsongkramGraciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case.
18HSH Princess Uthaithiang Jayankura
19HSH Prince Charunritdet Jayankura
20HSH Princess Uthaikanya Bhanubandhu
21HSH Prince Nawaphan Yugala
22HSH Prince Thikhamphon Yugala
23HSH Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala
24HSH Prince Chulcherm Yugala
25HSH Princess Nopphadonchaloemsi Yugala
26Miss Induratana Paribatra
27Mr Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
28Mr Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
29Mr Chakriwat Vivacharawongse
30Mr Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse
31Khunying Wutchaloem Vudhijaya
32Mrs Phanwarophat Svetarundra
33Thanphuying Phansawali Kitiyakara
34Mrs Phanuma Phiphitphokha
35Mrs Sisawangwong Bunyachittradun
36Mrs Phummariphirom Shell
37Mrs Patthamanarangsi Senanarong

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