The Chakri Dynasty has been and continues to be very successful in managing the Kingdom. In the early period they had to deal with invasion and wars whilst in the 20 th century, corruption and abuse of power from elected politicans who see public office as a means of making riches rather than a public service. The Chakri Kings include the following.
Rama I Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (1782 to 1809)
Rama II Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (1809 to 1824)
Rama III Nangklao (1824 to 1851)
Rama IV Mongkut (1851 to 1868)
Rama V Chulalongkom (1868 to 1910)
Rama VI Vajiravudh (1910 to 1925)
Rama VII Prajahipok (1925 to 1935)
Rama VIII Ananda Mahidol (1935 to 1946)
Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadei (1946 until the present)