Thai order of precedence

Royal Family

King Chulalongkorn described the order of precedence in his literature "Traditional of Royal Family of Siam".

Gentlemen

1. The Sovereign
2. The Viceroy (Grand Commander)
3. The Viceroy (Commander)
4. The Deputy Vice King
5. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Queen
   1. Great Uncles of the Sovereign
   2. Uncles of the Sovereign
   3. Brothers of the Sovereign
6. Sons of the Sovereign and Queen
7. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort
   1. Great Uncles of the Sovereign
   2. Uncles of the Sovereign
   3. Brothers of the Sovereign
8. Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Consort
9. Sons of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine
   1. Great Uncle of the Sovereign
   2. Uncles of the Sovereign
   3. Brothers of the Sovereign
10. Sons of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine
11. Nephews of the Sovereign
12. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign
13. Sons of the Viceroy and Royal Consort
14. Sons of the Former Viceroy
15. Sons of the Viceroy
16. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess
17. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess
18. Sons of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V
19. Sons of the Deputy Vice King and Royal Consort
20. Grandsons of the Sovereign who are sons of son of Sovereign and the commoner
21. Royal Great Grandsons of the Sovereign

Ladies

1. Queen Mother
2. The Sovereign's Consort (Queen)
3. Queen Dowager
4. Royal Consort
5. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Queen
   1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
   2. Aunts of the Sovereign
   3. Sisters of the Sovereign
6. Daughters of the Sovereign and Queen
7. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort
   1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
   2. Aunts of the Sovereign
   3. Sisters of the Sovereign
8. Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Consort
9. Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine
   1. Great Aunts of the Sovereign
   2. Aunts of the Sovereign
   3. Sisters of the Sovereign
10. Daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine
11. Nieces of the Sovereign
12. Royal Consort who are granddaughters of the Sovereign
13. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and daughter of the Sovereign
14. Daughters of the Viceroy and Royal Consort
15. Daughters of the Former Viceroy
16. Daughters of the Viceroy
17. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of the Sovereign and Queen or Royal Consort and Princess
18. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are sons of daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess
19. Daughters of Prince Matayabitak, the Prince Maternal Grandfather of Rama V
20. Daughters of the Deputy Vice King and Royal Consort
21. Granddaughters of the Sovereign who are daughters of son of Sovereign and the commoner
22. Royal Great Granddaughters of the Sovereign

Current Order of Precedence

King Bhumibol arrange the order of precedence of royal family following:-

• The Sovereign (HM The King)
• Consort of the Sovereign (HM The Queen)
• Queen Grandmother (None)
  • former HM Queen Savang Vadhana, the Queen Grandmother
• Queen Dowager (None)
  • former HM Queen Rambai Barni, Queen Consort of Rama VII
• Mother of the Sovereign (None)
  • former HRH Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother
• Heir Apparent (HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn)
• Princess Royal (HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn)
• Sons and Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Queen (None)
• Sons and Daughters of the Sovereign and Queen
  • (HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak)
• Sons and Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Consort (None)
  • former HRH Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs, son of Rama IV
  • former HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, daughter of Rama VI
• Brother and Sister of the Sovereign (None)
  • former HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhivas Rajanagarindra
• Daughter of the Sovereign and Queen who is relinquished royal title.
  • Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya
• Royal Consort Dowager (None)
  • former HRH Princess Suvadhana, Royal Consort of Rama VI
  • former HRH Princess Lakshamilavan, Royal Consort of Rama VI
  • former HRH Princess Indrasakdi Sachi, Royal Consort of Rama VI
• Sons and Daughters of the Former Sovereign and Royal Concubine (None)
  • former HRH Princess Nabhabara Prabha, daughter of Rama IV
  • former HRH Prince Rangsit Prayurasakdi, Prince of Jayanart, son of Rama V
• Sons and Daughters of the Former Viceroy and Royal Consort (None)
• Sons and Daughters of the Former Viceroy (None)
  • former HRH Princess Cherd Cho, daughter of King Pinklao, the Co-Ruler
  • former HRH Princess Suntrinart, daughter of Vichaicharn, the Viceroy
• Wive of the Heir Apparent
  • HRH Princess Srirasm, Royal Consort to the Crown Prince
• Phra Chao Vorawongse Thor (Special Class)
  • HRH Princess Soamsawali
• Royal Grandson and Granddaughter of the Sovereign
  • HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
  • HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana
  • HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
  • HRH Princess Siribhachudhabhorn
  • HRH Princess Adityadhornkitikhun
• Royal Grandsons and Granddaughters of the Former Sovereign who are sons/daughters of the Sovereign and Queen/Royal Consort and Princess (None)
  • former HRH Princess Prabhavasithi Narumol, granddaughter of Rama IV
  • former HRH Prince Chumbhotbongse Paribatra, Prince of Nagara Svarga, grandson of Rama V
• Royal Grandsons and Granddaughters of the Former Sovereign who are sons/daughters of the Sovereign and Royal Concubine and Princess (None)
  • former HRH Prince Birabongse Bhanudej, grandson of Rama IV
  • former HRH Princess Mayurachat, granddaughter of Rama V
• Grandson and Granddaughter of the Sovereign
  • Khun Ploypailin Jensen
  • Khun Sirikitiya Jensen
• Royal Grandson and Granddaughter of the Former Sovereign
• Royal Grandson and Granddaughter of the Former Viceroy
• Royal Great Grandson and Great Granddaughter of the Former Sovereign

So the current order of precedence of Thai royal family in brief as following:-

1. HM The King
2. HM The Queen
3. HRH The Crown Prince
4. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Princess Royal
5. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak
6. Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya
7. HRH Princess Srirasm, Royal Consort to the Crown Prince
8. HRH Princess Soamsawali
9. HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
10. HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana
11. HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
12. HRH Princess Siribhachudhabhorn
13. HRH Princess Adityadhornkitikhun
14. Khun Ploypailin Jensen
15. Khun Sirikitiya Jensen