Monarchy of Suriya

King of Suriya
พระมหากษัตริย์ แห่ง ราชอาณาจักรสุริยา
Incumbent
Chomathit
Since 4695
Title	King of Suriya
Style	His Majesty
Heir apparent	Raphibhanu
First monarch	Boromathit the Great
Formation	4118
Residence	Maha Bhanuwong Palace
Suriyan monarch coronation anthem

The monarchy of Suriya refers to the constitutional monarchy and monarch of the Kingdom of Suriya. The King of Suriya is the head of state and head of the ruling Bhanuwong Dynasty. The King's power is limited to that of a symbolic figurehead to whom people are to give love and respect. The monarch also represents peace, stability, and prosperity to the Suriyan people.

The definition of "Suriyathibodi" comes from two words: Suriyan (People of Suriya) and Tharathibodi (Sovereign). When combined, it becomes "Overlord of the Suriyan".

The Suriyans often called their current ruling monarch with the name "Somdet Phra Suriyathibodi" rather than calling their original name directly.

Formerly, the successor to the throne must be the oldest son of the king only, unless the king had no heirs. However, in the year 4671, the mass protest that resulted in the dethronement of King Rojrangsi. King Chaiakin along with the government had established the Royal Council of the Suriyan Throne in order to select suitable heirs of the monarch to become head of state.

Role

The king performs important functions of the state as required by the constitution. This includes but is not limited to:

• Appointing the Prime Minister of Suriya and the Cabinet of Suriya.
• Convening over the opening of the two legislative bodies, the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Serving as the Supreme Commander of theRoyal Suriyan Armed Forces.
• Meeting with the Prime Minister on a monthly basis in which the King is briefed on matters of state.
• Receiving credentials from ambassadors.
• Possessing the power of commutation and pardon.
• Appointing a fixed number of members to serve on state institutions such as the Senate and the Constitutional Council.
• Awarding of honors.
• Performance of ceremonial functions.

List of Suriyan Monarchs

Bhanuwong Dynasty

Portrait	Title Name	Reign	Birth year	Real Name	Notes
	Suriyathibodi I	4118-4158	4089	Boromathit the Great	First King of Suriya Founder of Bhanuwong Dynasty Founder of Nawarat
	Suriyathibodi II	4158-4173	4111	Varoonarit	Son of Boromathit and Queen Rangsima
	Suriyathibodi III	4173-4209	4137	Raphibhumin	Son of Varoonarit and Queen Yuwadi
	Suriyathibodi IV	4209-4224	4163	Raphibhuvadol	Son of Raphibhumin and Queen Rumbhai
	Suriyathibodi V	4224-4232	4184	Usanachoti	Son of Raphibhuvadol and Queen Atchara
	Suriyathibodi VI	4232-4275	4207	Theprangsi the Great	Son of Usanachoti and Queen Jongkolni The initiator of the Suriyan Cultural Reform
	Suriyathibodi VII	4275-4297	4228	Chairangsi	Son of Theprangsi and Queen Sasima No heirs Involved in the Siege of Arendelle
	Suriyathibodi VIII	4297-4305	4246	Arunbhanu	The younger brother of Chairangsi
	Suriyathibodi IX	4305-4352	4277	Rangsimakorn	Son of Arunbhanu and Queen Budsaba End of Absolute Monarchy First king under Constitutional Monarchy
	Suriyathibodi X	4352-4370	4302	Ravinaruebet	Son of Rangsimakorn and Queen Somsuma
	Suriyathibodi XI	4370-4395	4324	Viravaroon	Son of Ravinaruebet and Queen Amphabhorn
	Suriyathibodi XII	4395-4444	4354	Vichaibhanu	Son of Viravaroon and Queen Martmala
	Suriyathibodi XIII	4444-4499	4425	Athityakorn The Great	Grandson of Vichaibhanu and son of deceased Crown Prince Raphipol Longest-reigning Suriyan monarch Founder of the Office of the Special Committee on Royal Projects
	Suriyathibodi XIV	4499-4526	4437	Chotiravindara	Son of Athityakorn and Queen Nisamanee No male heirs
	Suriyathibodi XV	4526-4569	4497	Saengchai	Nephew of Chotiravindara Involved in Crown Prince Crisis Founder of Raja Ongkharak
	Suriyathibodi XVI	4569-4601	4532	Arunothai	Son of Saengchai and Queen Siranee
	Suriyathibodi XVII	4601-4608	4561	Chaiarun	Son of Arunothai and Queen Angsumalin Died in a helicopter crash
	Suriyathibodi XVIII	4608-4662	4590	Bhanuchoti	Son of Chaiarun and Queen Passara Founder of Royal Rescue Corps First Suriyan monarch to attend and addresses to the KBSC General Assembly
	Suriyathibodi XIX	4662-4671	4618	Rojrangsi	Son of Bhanuchoti and Queen Ketsurang Remove from power by Chaiakin and the government
	Suriyathibodi XX	4671-4695	4620	Chaiakin	Son of Bhanuchoti and Queen Ketsurang The younger brother of Rojrangsi Founder of the Royal council of the Suriyan Throne
	Suriyathibodi XXI	4695-4721	4653	Chomathit	Son of Chaiakin and Queen Sasita First king to abdicated
	Suriyathibodi XXII	4721-4757	4685	Arunaresh	Son of Chomathit and Queen Busbamalin No heirs
	Suriyathibodi XXIII	4757-4761	4689	Akkabhong	Son of Chomathit and Queen Busbamalin the younger brother of Arunaresh
	Suriyathibodi XXIV	4761-4804	4723	Rujraphi	Son of Akkabhong and Queen Nirachara
	Suriyathibodi XXV	4804-4827	4751	Athityakorn II	Son of Rujraphi and Queen Sriraya
	Suriyathibodi XXVI	4827-4864	4788	Varunaresh	Son of Athityakorn II and Queen Bejara Varunaresh successfully stop coup attempt by his cousins.
	Suriyathibodi XXVII	4864-present	4819	Raviruj	Son of Varunaresh and Queen Nimawadi

Royal regalia

The present set of the royal regalia of Suriya and the royal utensils was created mostly during the Suriyathibodi I and Suriyathibodi VI after the previous set was lost during the Fall of the Ayuchathani kingdom. The regalia is used mainly during the coronation ceremony of the king at the beginning of every reign.

The Great Crown of Suriyamahakasatmongkut. The mask part was taken out in the late era of Suriyathibodi VI.

• Great Nine-Tiered Umbrella - the most important regalia.
• Great Crown of the Suriyamahakasatmongkut - official headgear.
• Gown of the Great House of Bhanuwong - official gown.
• Sword of Mahaburuth- created under the command of Suriyathibodi I, represents military power.
• Royal Staff - the symbol of justice.
• Royal Slippers - official footwear made of gold.
• Rings of Nawarat - The only regalias of Suriya that survived from the Fall of the Ayuchathani kingdom.
• Weapons of sovereignty - including Long spear, the Trident, the Elephant goad, the Bow, and Musket.

Suriyadevarajabanlang Throne is used for coronation ceremonies.

Symbols of Kingship

• Emblem of the Kingdom of Suriya
• The Royal Flags
• The Suriyan Royal Anthem