KING RAMA 3

 

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Not wishing the people to call the reigns of King Rama I and King Rama II, the First Reign and the Middle Reign, Buddha images were consecrated and named Phra Buddha Yodfa and Phra Buddha Loetla Suralai.

The two families became very close. Some members of the families inter-married and wedding parties were celebrated.

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Among the well weshers, high ranking officials Khun, Luang, Phra, Phtaya came to celebrate the joyous occasions.

Boonlue became intersred in trade and sent junds to Beijing with official trade missions.

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During the Reihn of Rama III, drama which was popular previously, declined as overseas trada took priority and the economy floutished.

Chuen and Ploy were overjoyed when their twin boys were born. Monks came to give their blessings.

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To celebrate the male heirs to the family, relatives joined to make religious merit by financing the construction of a temple, an act which pleased the monarch a greet deal.

Members of the families began to build their career in civil service, commerce, and military.

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Despite threatening was with Vietnam, Khmer, and Laos, the people were united to fight and protect their country. Thai heroines Tao Debkasattree, Tao Srisundhorn and Tao Suranaree were renown for their bravery.

San Saeb Canal joined Chao Phya Riber and connected with Bang Pakong Canal facilitated transportation of goods during the time of both war and peace.

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Both families increased in numbers. Many of whom served the king and country, and religion before their own family.

Before his death, King Phra Nangklao had already begun to construct Wat arun or the Temple of Dawn as a memorial for his Royal Predecessor.

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