35 Facts About Srinagarindra

Princess Srinagarindra born Sangwan Talapat was a member of the Royal Thai Family.

Srinagarindra was part of the House of Mahidol, which is descended from the Chakri dynasty and was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej.

Srinagarindra was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, King Ananda Mahidol, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej and was the paternal grandmother of King Vajiralongkorn.

Srinagarindra then studied at Suksanari, leaving the school after only a month due to the lack of funds.

Srinagarindra had read a number of Thai classics, such as Inao, Phra Aphai Mani, and Sangsilchai.

Srinagarindra stayed at his house while continuing her schooling at Satri Wittaya School.

Srinagarindra was two years younger than the minimum age limit, but the school still accepted her based on her credentials.

Srinagarindra was a scholarship recipient who agreed to work for the hospital for three years in exchange for the 15 baht per month that would cover her living costs.

Srinagarindra attended Sunday school to learn the ways of the Christian faith.

Srinagarindra kindled his desire to help others, to contribute to charitable projects including public health and medicine.

Srinagarindra kept up her late husband's tradition of inviting Thai students for meals on Saturdays.

Srinagarindra made sure her children kept up with their Thai language and culture studies with a tutor, Prueng Siribhatra, who was sent by the Thai government.

Srinagarindra switched his choice of subjects from science to political science, law and economics, in order to better suit his new priorities.

Srinagarindra returned only periodically between 1952 and 1963 in order to attend significant functions or events, such as the birth of her grandchildren, the illness and subsequent death of Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother, or the ordination of her son.

Srinagarindra was the third female regent of the Rattanakosin era, the first being Queen Saovabha Phongsri during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, and Queen Sirikit early on in the present reign.

Srinagarindra set up with her own personal funds a number of foundations, most notably the Border Patrol Police Support Foundation and the New Life Foundation for those recovering from leprosy or mental illness.

Srinagarindra was 8 years older than Mother, and taught her a lot.

Srinagarindra therefore took the school under her royal patronage in 1964, and donated funds to the Border Patrol Police to set up similar schools in remote areas.

Srinagarindra went to open each of these schools, donating to them a set of symbolic items to bolster a sense of Thai identity, including a Buddha image to symbolize religion, a portrait of the king or queen as an emblem of the monarchy, and a flag to represent the nation.

Srinagarindra made sure that each school was equipped with a radio set to keep up with the news, and a map of Thailand to give students a sense of belonging no matter where in the country they were located.

Srinagarindra founded the Thailand Nursing Association, of which she was a board member.

Srinagarindra saw this as an opportunity to provide artificial limbs free of charge to the poor.

Srinagarindra had been used to hiking from Bhubing Palace, accompanied by border control police and two physicians.

Srinagarindra only had new clothes made when necessary, usually two outfits a year.

Srinagarindra was clever enough to introduce Western religious practises such as bedtime prayers into their daily routines to make Buddhism more accessible to them.

Srinagarindra knew how to nurse the sapling, which I couldn't have done as he did.

Srinagarindra experimented with different photographic techniques, such as double exposure, and would continuously upgrade her equipment.

Srinagarindra's children were subjects for her camera, and as a result, the country has extensive records of their two kings as children.

Srinagarindra was among the 50 members of the Amateur Cinematographic Society set up by King Prajadhipok at Chitralada Palace.

Srinagarindra only gave up badminton when she was 70, and skiing when she was 80.

Srinagarindra stayed at the Royal Villa on five more occasions for several months at a time to allow her to work on her projects.

Princess Srinagarindra died at 21:17 ICT on 18 July 1995 at Siriraj Hospital at the age of 94.

Srinagarindra's cremation was followed by traditional Thai theatrical performance and dances, the first such celebration in years.

Srinagarindra had noticed how sad the atmosphere at the 1985 royal cremation of Queen Rambai Barni had been, when all the traditional cultural events at royal family cremations were banned under King Vajiravudh due to fiscal constraints.

Srinagarindra's wishes were observed by the royal family and the Bureau of the Royal Household, which organized her state funeral.