Geek in Thailand

The King’s Predecessors Another much-respected member of the monarchy from the Chakri dynasty was King Rama IV or King Mongkut. Reigning from 1851 to 1868, he was known as the ‘Father of Science and Technology’ for embracing Western technologies and innovations, effectively beginning Thailand’s modernization process. He also hired English and American missionaries to teach the princes English, and Western mercenaries to train Siamese troops.