Four Reigns

work by Kukrit Pramoj

Also known as: “Si phaen din”

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Four Reigns is a novel by Kukrit Pramoj, first published in 1953. It is considered one of Thailand's best-selling novels and offers a portrayal of a family's experiences across the reigns of four consecutive Thai kings. The narrative spans from the end of King Chulalongkorn's reign in 1910 to shortly after the death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. The story is told through the perspective of Mae Ploi, a woman connected to the royal household, whose family's history intertwines with that of the court. The novel has been influential in shaping a positive perception of the monarchy in Thailand.1

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…novel Si phaen din (Four Reigns), first published in serial form in the newspaper Siam Rath in 1953, is probably the best-selling Thai novel of all time. The author, Kukrit Pramoj (1911–95), whose title (Mom Rajawong) indicates he was a descendant of a king, later became well-known as a…
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…novel Si phaen din (Four Reigns), first published in serial form in the newspaper Siam Rath in 1953, is probably the best-selling Thai novel of all time. The author, Kukrit Pramoj (1911–95), whose title (Mom Rajawong) indicates he was a descendant of a king, later became well-known as a…
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