# Chairachathirat

_King of Ayutthaya_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Chairachathirat, or Chai was from 1534 to 1546 the King of Ayutthaya, an ancient kingdom in Thailand. His reign was notable for the increasing presence of Portuguese traders, soldiers, and the introduction of firearms and other modern military technologies to Siam.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1499 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P569))
- **Died:** 1546 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P570))
- **Place of death:** Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P106))
- **Spouse:** Si Sudachan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P26))
- **Positions held:** King of Thailand (1534–1546) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003#P39))

## Questions

**When was Chairachathirat born?**  
Chairachathirat was born on 1499.

**What positions has Chairachathirat held?**  
Positions held by Chairachathirat include: King of Thailand (1534–1546).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chairachathirat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairachathirat) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q883003](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q883003) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Map of Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1545.jpg by Nicholas Mah (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Map_of_Ayutthaya_Kingdom_in_1545.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Chairachathirat, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Map of Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1545.jpg — Nicholas Mah, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Chairachathirat". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/chairachathirat. Retrieved 15 November 2026.