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Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (Thai: ทัศนาวลัย ศรสงคราม; Thai pronunciation: [tʰát.sà(ʔ).nāː.wá(ʔ).laj sǒːn.sǒŋ.kʰrāːm]; rtgs: Thatsanawalai Sonsongkhram), née Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit (Thai: ทัศนาวลัย รัตนกุล เสรีเริงฤทธิ์; rtgs: Thatsanawalai Rattanakun Serireongrit; born 11 November 1945 in Switzerland), is the only daughter of Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas and niece of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Early life and education
Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit was born on November 11, 1945 in Switzerland. She is the only daughter of Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas and Colonel Aram Ratanakul Serireongrit.
At the age of 6, she returned to Thailand with her uncle, King Bhumibol and her aunt-in Law, Queen Sirikit, by ship. After arriving in Thailand, she continued her education at Mater Dei School, Triam Udom Suksa School and Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. After graduation, she continued her studies in Switzerland.
Marriage
During her time studying in Switzerland, she met Sinthu Sornsongkram, who was a civil servant at the Royal Thai Embassy in Bern. They married on 12 November 1973. They have a son, First Lieutenant Jitat Sornsongkram.
Career and later life
Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sorasongkram has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University.
She received her rank as Thanpuying on 5 May 1986. She was considered to be the closest grandchild of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother.
Titles and Styles
- Miss Dhasanawalaya Ratanakul Serireongrit (11 November 1945 – 12 November 1973).
- Mrs. Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (12 November 1973 – 5 May 1975).
- Khunying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (5 May 1975 – 5 May 1986).
- Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (5 May 1986 – Present).
Royal Decorations
Dame Grand Commander (Second Class, Upper Grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
Dame Grand Commander (Second Class, Upper Grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)Ancestry
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