Finally, a period drama destiny sequel to New Year’s Eve The composition of Expensive ROM Television script by Salaya And directed by Saraswadi Wongsompetch, broadcast on Channel 3 from October 11, 2023, Thai people have already watched it.
Deserving of a long-awaited dramadestiny The production came out well. Don’t make viewers disappointed. It’s a drama that captures the details quite well. Some scenes and situations invite questions from each era in the Ayutthaya period.
No matter the eraVishnu and near the end of the Narayana era ,Phra Pi’s story Adopted son of King Narai Some say that he may be the secret son of King Narai.
Phra Pi has been loyal to Lord Narayana since childhood. Lying vigilantly at His feet and waited to help him sit up. But in the end he was executed for political reasons.
If anyone saw it last week, the second episode (Oct. 19, 2023), the scene where Phra Ramnarong and Chan draw. Stopping by to visit Okyavi Sutta Sakhon (Pope Thanawat Vadhanaputi) and Mother Ying Karaket (Bella Ranee Campen). At one point they asked Karaket: “Will Ayutthaya still exist in the future?” Karaket had a divided expression on his face and replied, “Ayutthaya, the temples, and the canals are still there.”
Going back to the history of Ayutthaya era.King Narai the Great (B.E. 2199 – 2231) was a prosperous era with Westerners coming to Ayutthaya to develop friendly relations. Start accepting new lecturers
Until the eraPhra Petchara(1688-1703) was an era in which there was a fundamental hatred of the West. Not to the point of closing the door on relations with every country. Just don’t like the French.
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Referring to the era of SomdejVishnuMaharaj, what Thai people think of is probably Developing friendly relations with King Louis XIV of France for trading
It also trades with various countries, including China, Japan, Iran, England, and Holland. There are many foreigners who come to Ayutthaya. This number includes Chao Phraya Wichayen (Constantine Falcon), a Greek who came to serve in government service.
At the same time, His Majesty also graciously To appoint a diplomatic team led byChao Phraya Kosathibodi (Pan)Traveled to develop friendly relations with the French court. During the reign of King Louis the 14th, 4 times
In the drama Phrom Likhit Vishnu era It was the glorious era ofChao Phraya Kosathibodi (Pan) But when the era arrivedPhra Petchara who doesn’t like the West at all The path of Chao Phraya Kosathibodi (Pan) was not smooth and was often punished.
Even in the era of Phra Petracha An episode in the drama Gaijavi Sutta Sakhon Tell Mother Ying Karaket that “Phra Petchara was very angry. Using Phra Saeng to cut off the tip of Chao Phraya Kosathibodee’s nose (Pan).
There is some evidence that “The nose was cut off. Because he was accused of being loyal to France and King Narai. and the last moment It is recorded that He decided to commit suicide in 1700, and some evidence says that He was beaten with a rope until he died. Therefore, there is no definite conclusion.
It is said that Kosapan is the ancestor of the family of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great. He was the father of Chao Phraya Wongsathirat (Khun Thong), who later entered the service of King Suea. He was also the grandfather of Phraya Rajanikul (Thongkam), who was the father of Somdej Phra Pathom Borommahajanaka, the father of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great.
Another outstanding story in the Narai era is the construction of the city of Lopburi. The second capital in 1666, he would go to stay in Lopburi every year for several months at a time for the reason that There were many enemies surrounding him. Because of the slaughter and extermination of some of the royal family many times. Including stories of new and old ministers.
In addition, in the time of King Narai There are Western documents confirming that He was not very popular with the people. Because throughout his reign there were wars both abroad and the suppression of rebellions within the country. So peasants had to be conscripted to fight. Suffering from the poverty of war
Until King Narai passed away In the year 1688 at the Sudtha Sawan Throne Hall, Phra Narai Ratchaniwet. Lopburi Province He reigned for 32 years, at which time Phra Petracha ordered his remains to be brought from Lopburi to Ayutthaya. Via the Si Samratchai Royal Barge
Phra Phet Racha era Do not like foreigners
King Rama 28 of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and the first king of the Ban Phlu Luang dynasty. It was the last dynasty to rule the Ayutthaya Kingdom before its second defeat in 1767.
In the wedding ceremony The story has been laid out: Phra Petchara was raised together with with Vishnu Because of the Mother She was the nurse of King Narai and her younger sister, Thao Sri Chulalak (Cham), was the main concubine of King Narai the Great. He served in government service until he was trusted and served closely.
During the period when Phra Phet Racha ascended the throne after King Narai the Great. Drama of destiny Picking up the issue of expelling Westerners as the main political issue. He wanted to expel the French. But there is still a trading relationship with Holland.
Throughout the 15-year reign of Phra Petracha Politics and wars between cities It’s something that happens very often. and his reign He changed the form of government of Samuha Phra Kalahom. which originally had the power to unilaterally administer military affairs throughout the kingdom to manage both military and civil affairs in the southern provinces
As for the Somunayok, formerly managing all civil affairs throughout the kingdom. Changed to manage military and civil affairs in the northern provinces and give it to the Treasury Department Has authority to oversee trade with foreign countries and the eastern coastal provinces, both military and civil affairs.
Even during the era of Phra Petracha There will be many rebellions. But he brought peace to the country throughout his reign.
Many historians view that the refusal to submit to Western power that threatened during the Ayutthaya period This allows the nation’s independence to be preserved.
Whether this will be the case or not is difficult to predict, but the changes in each era will have an effect on Thailand today.
Order of Kings Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty
Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty It was the fifth and last dynasty to rule the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
Before the second loss of Ayutthaya There were a total of 6 monarchs in the dynasty, from the reign of Phra Petracha in 1688 to King Ekthat in 1767, a total of 79 years.
King Petchracha reigned from 1688 – 1703 (15 years) King Suriyandrathibodi (Phra Chao Suea) reigned from 1703 – 1708 (5 years) Somdet Phra Thinang Tai Sa (King Tai Sa) – reigned from 1708 – 1732 (24 years) King Borommakot – reigned from 1732 – 1758 (26 years) King Uthumphon – Reigned in the year 1758 (2 months) Somdej Suriyat Amarin Throne Hall (King Ekthat) – reigned from 1758 to 1767 (9 years)
