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State decoration

State decorations are orders, medals and other decorations granted by a state. International decorations are similar, but are not granted by a specific nation but rather an international organization....

s awarded by Thailand

Thailand

Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...

take the form of orders and medal

Medal

A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...

s. This page lists them by order of precedence.

Royal decorations

Knight and Dame of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn is the highest royal order of Thailand. It was established on 11 June 1962 by King Rama IX to be bestowed upon foreign Heads of State. Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals ร.ม.ภ.-Insignia:The decoration consists of a single class...
Knight and Dame of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
Order of the Royal House of Chakri
The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri was established in 1882 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the Bangkok Centennial...
Knight and Dame of the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
Order of the Nine Gems
The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems was established in 1851 by King Rama IV of The Kingdom of Siam...
Knight and Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
The Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit was established in 1911 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam to reward personal service to the sovereign. Members are entitled to use the postnominals ร.ว.-Insignia:...
Knight and Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Knight Grand Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Knight and Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Knight and Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight and Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Knight and Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight and Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Knight and Dame Grand Commander (Second Class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Knight and Dame Commander (Second Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Knight and Dame Commander (Second Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight and Dame Commander (Second Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Knight and Dame Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Member of the Vallabhabhorn Order
Vallabhabhorn Order
The Vallabhabhorn Order was established on the 22 March 1919 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam .Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals ว.ภ.-Insignia:...
Grand Companion (Third Class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Companion of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Commander (Third Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Commander (Third Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Member of the Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati
Order of Ramkeerati
The Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati - Boy Scout Citation Medal - was established on 26 November 1987 by King Rama IX of Thailand to be bestowed onto those who have rendered constant service and support to Boy Scout activities for at least five consecutive years.Recipients must have...
Companion (Third Class, lower grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Junior Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Fourth Class of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Member of the Vajira Mala Order
Vajira Mala Order
The Vajira Mala Order was established on the 28 May 1911 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam .Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals ว.ม.ล.-Insignia:...

Medals for acts of bravery

Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action" of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Member of "The Rama Medal" of the Honourable Order of Rama
Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์...
Bravery Medal with Wreath
Bravery Medal
Victory Medal - Indochina
French-Thai War
The Franco-Thai War was fought between Thailand and Vichy France over certain areas of French Indochina that had once belonged to Thailand....

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Victory Medal - Indochina
Victory Medal - World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Victory Medal - Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
Victory Medal - Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...

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Victory Medal - Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...

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Victory Medal - Vietnam War
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (First Class)
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, First Category)
Rajaniyom Medal
Haw Campaign
Haw wars
The Haw Wars , so called in Thai, were fought against Chinese quasi-military forces invading parts of Tonkin and Thailand between the years 1865 and 1890.-Invasion of the flags:...

Medal
War Medal of B.E.
Thai solar calendar
The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati was adopted by King Chulalongkorn in AD 1888 as the Siamese version of the Gregorian calendar. It is the legal calendar in Thailand, though Thai lunar calendar dates continue in use. Years are now counted in the Buddhist Era that is 543 years greater than...

2461 (AD 1918)
Safeguarding the Constitution Medal
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category)

Medals for services to the State

Dushdi Mala - Military
Dushdi Mala - Civilian
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior (Indochina)
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior (Asia)
Border Service Medal
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand is a Thai order, established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam for Thais, Royal Family, Government Employees, and Foreign Dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand. The order originally had 7 classes...
Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the White Elephant
Order of the White Elephant
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:...
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand is a Thai order, established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam for Thais, Royal Family, Government Employees, and Foreign Dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand. The order originally had 7 classes...
Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand....
Chakra Mala Medal (15 years military/police service)
Chakrabarti Mala Medal (25 years civil service)
Saratul Mala Medal
Pushpa Mala Medal
Boy Scout Commendation Medal (First Class)
Boy Scout Commendation Medal (Second Class)
Boy Scout Commendation Medal (Third Class)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (First Class)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (Second Class)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (Third Class)

Medals for services to the Monarch

King Mongkut
Mongkut
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama IV, known in foreign countries as King Mongkut , was the fourth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1851-1868...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama IV)
King Chulalongkorn
Chulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama V)
King Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama VI)
King Prajadhipok
Prajadhipok
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VII was the seventh monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was the last absolute monarch and the first constitutional monarch of the country. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to huge political...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama VII)
King Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. At the time he was recognized as king by the National Assembly, in March 1935, he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. Six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama VIII)
King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...

's Royal Cypher Medal (King Rama IX)
King Chulalongkorn's Rajaruchi Medal (King Rama V)
King Vajiravudh's Rajaruchi Medal (King Rama VI)
King Prajadhipok's Rajaruchi Medal (King Rama VII)
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Rajaruchi Medal (King Rama IX)

Medals for commemorative occasions

Centenary Medal
Silver Jubilee Medal
Prabas Mala Medal
Queen's Medal
Dvidhabhisek Medal
Record Reign Medal
Forty Years' Reign Medal
King Rama VI Coronation Medal
King Rama VII Coronation Medal
King Rama IX Coronation Medal
Chai Medal
150 Years Commemoration of Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...

Medal
25th Buddhist Century Celebration Medal
Commemorative Medal of the Royal State Visits to the United States of America and Europe
Silver Jubilee Medal of B.E. 2514 (AD 1971)
Commemorative Medal of HRH Prince Vajiralongkorn
Maha Vajiralongkorn
Somdet Phra Boromma-orasathirat Chao Fa Maha Vajiralongkorn Sayammakutratchakuman is the only son of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and Queen Sirikit...

's Investiture as Crown Prince
Serving Free People Medal
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Elevation of HRH Princess Sirindhorn to the title of "Princess Maha Chakri"
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Rattanakosin
Rattanakosin
Rattanakosin may refer to*Rattanakosin Island, the historic center of Bangkokestablishment of Bangkok as capital, and continuing to the present day*Rattanakosin style , a distinct period in the Thai art...

Bicentennial
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 50th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
Sirikit
Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat , is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand. She is the second Queen Regent of Thailand...
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of HRH Somdej Phra Srinagarindra
Srinagarindra
Srinagarindra was a member of the Thai Royal Family and was a member of House of Mahidol, which is descended from Chakri Dynasty, originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla, son of King Chulalongkorn...

Boromarajajonani
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Longest Reign Celebrations
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Reign
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit
Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej