Than Phu Ying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram[2][3] (Thai: ทัศนาวลัย ศรสงคราม; Thai pronunciation: [tʰát.sà(ʔ).nāː.wá(ʔ).laj sǒːn.sǒŋ.kʰrāːm]; RTGS: Thatsanawalai Sonsongkhram), née Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit (Thai: ทัศนาวลัย รัตนกุล เสรีเริงฤทธิ์; RTGS: Thatsanawalai Rattanakun Serireongrit; born 11 November 1945 in Switzerland), is the only daughter of Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas and niece of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and elder cousin of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). [4]
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Born | Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit 11 November 1945 Geneva, Switzerland |
Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University (BLitt)[1] |
Spouse |
Sinthu Sornsongkram (m. 1973) |
Children | Jitat Sornsongkram |
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Early life
editDhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit was born on November 11, 1945, in Switzerland.[5] She is the only daughter of Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas and Colonel Aram Ratanakul Serireongrit,[3] son of General Charun Rattanakun Seriroengrit.
At the age of 6, she returned to Thailand with her uncle, King Bhumibol and her aunt-in Law, Queen Sirikit, by ship. After arriving in Thailand, she continued her education at Mater Dei School, Triam Udom Suksa School and Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. After graduation, she continued her studies in Switzerland.
Marriage
editDuring her time studying in Switzerland, she met Sinthu Sornsongkram, who was a civil servant at the Royal Thai Embassy in Bern. They married on 12 November 1973. They have a son, Army Captain Jitat Sornsongkram.[6]
Career and later life
editThanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sorasongkram has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University.
She received her rank as Thanpuying on 5 May 1986. She was considered to be the closest grandchild of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother.[7]
Honours
edit- Dame Grand Commander (Second Class, Upper Grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
- Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
- King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
- King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
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References
edit- ^ "ท่านผู้หญิงทัศนาวลัย ศรสงคราม". สมาคมนิสิตเก่าจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Give respect to Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram". Mahidol University. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ a b "A royal and not-so-royal past". The Nation (Thailand). 5 January 2008. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ "HM the King visits Queen, in hospital for checkup". The Nation (Thailand). 2 October 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Princess' Stories A royal and not-so-royal past". The Nation (Thailand). Archived from the original on 5 June 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Movie stars bring HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana remembrance pin to sell to cabinet". www.thaigov.go.th. 30 July 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "ท่านผู้หญิงทัศนาวลัย ศรสงคราม พระธิดาองค์เดียว ในสมเด็จพระเจ้าพี่นางเธอฯ". eduzones.com. 4 January 2008. Archived from the original on 9 March 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2011.