Who worked to modernize Thailand?
1 Answer
Oct 27, 2016
HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Explanation:
His Majesty has been the architect of development in the Kingdom ever since ending the absolute monarchy system in Thailand. One of the main reasons he is revered by the people of Thailand is his incessant work and travels throughout the kingdom visiting people and implementing new innovations that actually helped the people. You can find more on the Royal projects online. They are well documented.
Prior to this King Mongkut (Rama IV) became enamoured of the west and had western military advisers, a western tutor for his children and brought the fork and spoon to Thailand which had up until then either used fingers or chop sticks to eat.
