In 1809, Rama II or King Buddha Loet Lad, son of Rama I took the throne until 1824. He devoted himself to preserve the Thai literature that had remained from Ayutthaya period and produced a new version of Ramakien or Thai Ramayana, the classical literature.
He is best remembered though for his interest in the arts
He was an artist, writer, composer, which flourished during his reign.
He had three white elephants which is considered by Thais as being very auspicious.
- He ordered restoration and construction of many Buddhist temples, Wat Arun, the tallest religious building in Bangkok