Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram

Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram Thanphuying Dhanawalaya in childhood with her mother. Born 11 November 1945 Switzerland Spouse Sinthu Sornsongkram (m. 1973) Issue Jitat Sornsongkram House Mahidol (Chakri Dynasty) Father Colonel Aram Ratanakul Serireongrit Mother Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas

Thai Royal Family HM The King HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti HM The Queen Dowager HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak HRH Princess Siribhachudabhorn HRH Princess Aditayadornkitikhun Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Khun Ploypailin Jensen Khun Sirikitiya Jensen HRH Princess Soamsawali Thanphuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram

Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram^[1][2] (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.^[3]

Early life and education

Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit was born on November 11, 1945 in Switzerland.^[4] She is the only daughter of Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas and Colonel Aram Ratanakul Serireongrit.^[2]

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

During 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, First Lieutenant Jitat Sornsongkram.^[5]

Career and later life

Thanpuying 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.^[6]

Titles and Styles

• Miss Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit (11 November 1945 – 12 November 1973).
• Mrs. Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (12 November 1973 – 5 May 1975).
• Khunying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (5 May 1975 – 5 May 1986).
• Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (5 May 1986 – Present).

Royal Decorations

• 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)

Ancestry

Ancestors of Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram

16.               8. Chit Ratanakul                       17.               4. Charun Ratanakul Serireongrit                             18.               9. Chuen Ratanakul                       19.               2. Aram Ratanakul Serireongrit                                   20. Di Komalavardhana               10. On Komalavardhana                       21. Chan Komalavardhana               5. Eop Komalavardhana                             22.               11. Phueng Komalavardhana                       23.               Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit                                         24. King Mongkut, Rama IV (=26)               12. King Chulalongkorn, Rama V                       25. Queen Debsirindra               6. Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkhla                             26. King Mongkut, Rama IV (=24)               13. Queen Savang Vadhana                       27. Piam Sucharitakul               3. Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas                                   28. Chum Chukramol               14. Chu Chukramol                       29.               7. Sangwan Talapat                             30.               15. Kham Chukramol                       31. Pha

References

1. "Give respect to Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram". Mahidol University. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
2. "A royal and not-so-royal past". The Nation (Thailand). 5 January 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
3. "HM the King visits Queen, in hospital for checkup". The Nation (Thailand). 2 October 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
4. "Princess' Stories A royal and not-so-royal past". The Nation (Thailand). Retrieved 19 December 2013.
5. "Movie stars bring HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana remembrance pin to sell to cabinet". www.thaigov.go.th. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
6. "ท่านผู้หญิงทัศนาวลัย ศรสงคราม พระธิดาองค์เดียว ในสมเด็จพระเจ้าพี่นางเธอฯ". eduzones.com. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2011.