Politicians from Thailand

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Thai Politicians of all time. This list of famous Thai Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Thai Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Vajiralongkorn

   b. 1952

   HPI 80.7395 langs

   Vajiralongkorn is most famous for being the son of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is the only son of the late king and the only...Read moreShow less

   Vajiralongkorn is most famous for being the son of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is the only son of the late king and the only brother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.

2. #2

   

   Chulalongkorn

   1853 - 1910

   HPI 74.2363 langs

   King Chulalongkorn is most famous for the reforms he made to the Thai government. He was the first monarch of the House of Chakri, and was...Read moreShow less

   King Chulalongkorn is most famous for the reforms he made to the Thai government. He was the first monarch of the House of Chakri, and was known as Rama V.

3. #3

   

   Thaksin Shinawatra

   b. 1949

   HPI 73.1772 langs

   Thaksin Shinawatra is most famous for being the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001-2006. He was overthrown in a military coup and has been...Read moreShow less

   Thaksin Shinawatra is most famous for being the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001-2006. He was overthrown in a military coup and has been living in exile since 2008.

4. #4

   

   Mongkut

   1804 - 1868

   HPI 72.5652 langs

   Mongkut is most famous for being the king of Thailand from 1851 to 1868.

5. #5

   

   Sirikit

   1932 - 2025

   HPI 72.4742 langs

   Sirikit is most famous for being the wife of the King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

6. #6

   

   Taksin

   1734 - 1782

   HPI 71.9942 langs

   Taksin was a Thai King who overthrew the old dynasty and established the Thonburi Kingdom. He is most famous for his leadership in the face...Read moreShow less

   Taksin was a Thai King who overthrew the old dynasty and established the Thonburi Kingdom. He is most famous for his leadership in the face of the Burmese invasion and the resulting Siamese-Burmese War.

7. #7

   

   Prajadhipok

   1893 - 1941

   HPI 71.0450 langs

   Prajadhipok was most famous for being the last king of Thailand. He was overthrown by a military coup in 1932.

8. #8

   

   Vajiravudh

   1880 - 1925

   HPI 70.3448 langs

   King Vajiravudh is most famous for his efforts to introduce Western-style education in Thailand. He was the first Thai king to have a...Read moreShow less

   King Vajiravudh is most famous for his efforts to introduce Western-style education in Thailand. He was the first Thai king to have a Western education, and he was the first Thai king to write a book.

9. #9

   

   Plaek Phibunsongkhram

   1897 - 1964

   HPI 70.1548 langs

   Plaek Phibunsongkhram was most famous for being the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944, during which time he attempted to...Read moreShow less

   Plaek Phibunsongkhram was most famous for being the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944, during which time he attempted to modernize the country.

10. #10

    

    Rama I

    1736 - 1809

    HPI 69.9251 langs

    The Ramayana is a Hindu epic poem that tells the story of the prince Rama, his wife Sita, and their monkey god allies. The story is about...Read moreShow less

    The Ramayana is a Hindu epic poem that tells the story of the prince Rama, his wife Sita, and their monkey god allies. The story is about Rama's journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.