The order of precedence in Thailand is the official ranking of relative preeminence of members of the Thai Royal Family and other officials for ceremonial purposes. It determines the sequence in which individuals are recognised at formal state and royal occasions. The order distinguishes between gentlemen and ladies, and is rooted in historical royal tradition. King Chulalongkorn described the foundational principles of this order in his work on the traditions of the Royal Family of Siam.
Royal Family King Chulalongkorn described the order of precedence in his literature "Traditional of Royal Family of Siam".
Gentlemen The Sovereign The Viceroy (Grand Commander) The Viceroy (Commander) The Deputy Viceroy Sons of the Former Sovereign and Queen Great Uncles of the Sovereign Uncles of the Sovereign Brothers of the Sovereign Sons of the Sovereign and Queen Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort Great Uncles of the Sovereign Uncles of the Sovereign Brothers of the Sovereign Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Consort Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine Great Uncle of the Sovereign Uncles of the Sovereign Brothers of the Sovereign Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine Nephews of the Sovereign Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign Sons of the Viceroy and Royal Consort Sons of the Former Viceroy Sons of the Viceroy Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess Sons of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V Sons of the Deputy Viceroy and Royal Consort Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of Sovereign and the commoner Royal Great Grandsons of the Sovereign
Ladies Queen Mother The Sovereign's Consort (Queen) Queen Dowager Royal Consort Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Queen Great Aunts of the Sovereign Aunts of the Sovereign Sisters of the Sovereign Daughters of the Sovereign and Queen Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort Great Aunts of the Sovereign Aunts of the Sovereign Sisters of the Sovereign Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Consort Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine Great Aunts of the Sovereign Aunts of the Sovereign Sisters of the Sovereign Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine Nieces of the Sovereign Royal Consort who are granddaughters of the Sovereign Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign Daughters of the Viceroy and Royal Consort Daughters of the Former Viceroy Daughters of the Viceroy Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are sons of daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess Daughters of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V Daughters of the Deputy Viceroy and Royal Consort Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of Sovereign and the commoner Royal Great Granddaughters of the Sovereign
Current Order of Precedence
OrderNameNote1 HM The King 2 HM The Queen 3 HRH The Princess Debaratana Rajasuda 4 HRH The Princess Srisavangavadhana 5 Princess Ubol Ratana In 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 King6 HRH The Princess Suddhanarinatha Bestowed the honor on a special case7 HRH Princess Sirivannavari 8 HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti 9 HRH Princess Siribha Chudabhorn 10 HRH Princess Aditayadorn Kitikhun 11 Than Phu Ying Ploypailin Jensen She 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.12 Than Phu Ying Sirikitiya Jensen She 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.13 Than Phu Ying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram Graciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case. 14 Chaokhun Phra Sineenatha Bilasakalyani Graciously accepted to be ranked higher than a prince who is the title Serene Highness is a special case.15 HH Prince Chalermsuk Yugala 16 HSH Prince Charuridhidej Jayankura 17 HSH Princess Udayakanya Bhanubandhu 18 HSH Prince Nawaphansa Yugala 19 HSH Princess Srisavangvongse Yugala HM King Rama X re-bestowed her title on 7 December 202520 HSH Prince Dighambara Yugala 21 HSH Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala 22 HSH Princess Nobhadol Chalermsri Yugala 23 Mr. Juthavachara Vivacharawongse 24 Mr. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse25 Mr. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse 26 Mr. Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse 27 Dame Vudhichalerm Vudhijaya 28 Mrs. Bandhuvarobas Svetarundra 29 Mrs. Bhanuma Phiphitphokha 30 Mrs. Bhumribiromya Schell 31 Mrs. Padmonrangsi Senanarong
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