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Lakshamilavan,[1] also spelled Lakshami Lavan[2] (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; RTGS: Laksamilawan; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), née Princess Wanphimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ), was a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family. She was a royal consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam. Her father was Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day.
| Lakshamilavan | |
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 Lakshamilavan in 1920 | |
| Princess consort of Siam | |
| Tenure | 27 August 1922 – 25 November 1925 |
| Born | Mom Chao Wanphimon Worawan 3 July 1899 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 29 August 1961 (aged 62) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Spouse | Vajiravudh (Rama VI) |
| House | Vorawan (Chakri dynasty) |
| Father | Worawannakon |
| Mother | Tat Montrikul |
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(1921–1925)
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Early life and marriage edit
Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Mom Luang (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul,[3] and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" (Thai: ติ๋ว; RTGS: Tio).[1] Her elder half-sister, Princess Vallabha Devi (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of King Vajiravudh.[4]
She was initially named Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล), and changed to Lakshamilavan (ลักษมีลาวัณ), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.[5] and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married Prueng Sucharitakul on 27 October 1921.[6]
On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to Princess Consort (พระนางเธอ), to console her.[7] Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,[8] she always said "I don't care".[9]
Life after the king's death edit
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After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.[10] She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama (ปัทมะ),[8] Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล) and Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan (พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ). After World War II, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.[8]
Death edit
On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.[11] The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.
Writings edit
- Yua Rak (ยั่วรัก)
- Chiwit Wam (ชีวิตหวาม)
- Sueam Siang Sap (เสื่อมเสียงสาป)
- Rak Rangkae (รักรังแก)
- Sonthe Saneha (สนเท่ห์สเน่หา)
- Chok Chueam Chiwit (โชคเชื่อมชีวิต)
- Ruean Chai Thi Rai Kha (เรือนใจที่ไร้ค่า)
- Phai Rak Khong Chanchala (ภัยรักของจันจลา)
Ancestry edit
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References edit
- ^ a b Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 8.
- ^ "Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam". The Winnipeg Tribune. 6 January 1923. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Phayathai, Khita (31 July 2004). "Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan]". Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 10.
- ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 252 (in Thai)
- ^ Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213 (in Thai)
- ^ Yothong, Chanan. Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 (in Thai)
- ^ a b c Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 (in Thai)
- ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 (in Thai)
- ^ "(Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda]". Prachachat (in Thai). 24 August 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Soravij Bhirombhakdi. "The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan". Soravij. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- BhiromBhakdi, Bing Soravij. "HRH Princess Lakshamilavan: The Tragic Consort of King Rama VI". (Summarized from Matichon's Art and Culture Magazine, February 1993). Retrieved 11 May 2013.