But upon Narai’s death, the Europeans suddenly found themselves out of favor, while rebellions broke out all over Siam. The Burmese immediately took the opportunity to occupy the north. A weakened Siam was now no match for the Burmese. White Ayutthaya enjoyed one last period of stability under Boromakot ( 1733 – 58 ) , in April 1767 Burmese soldiers put the capital to flames.