Lakshamilavan Explained

Consort:yes
Succession:Princess consort of Siam
Reign:27 August 1922 –
Birth Name:Wanphimon Worawan
Birth Date:3 July 1899
Birth Place:Bangkok, Siam
Death Place:Bangkok, Thailand
House: (Chakri dynasty)
Father:Worawannakon
Mother:Tat Montrikul (Tew)
Signature:Signature of Princess Lakshamilavan.png

Lakshamilavan,[1] also spelled Lakshami Lavan[2] (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; ; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), Birth name is Her Serene Highness Princess Wanphimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ), Her full title is Her Royal Highness, Princess Lakshamilavan the 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. She was a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family.

Early life and marriage

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;).[1] Her elder half-sister, Princess Vallabha Devi (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of King Vajiravudh.[4]

She was initially named Wanphimon (Thai: วรรณพิมล), and changed to Lakshamilavan (Thai: 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 (Thai: 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

After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.[10] She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama (Thai: ปัทมะ),[8] Wanphimon (Thai: วรรณพิมล) and Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan (Thai: พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ). After World War II, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.[8]

Death

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

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Voravan, Rudi . The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam . E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. . New York . 1957 . 8 .
  2. Web site: Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam . 6 January 1923 . The Winnipeg Tribune . 15 July 2014 .
  3. Web site: Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan] ]. Phayathai, Khita . 31 July 2004 . Manager . 3 April 2018 . Thai.
  4. Book: Voravan, Rudi . The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam . E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. . New York . 1957 . 10.
  5. 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
  6. Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213
  7. Yothong, Chanan. Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9
  8. Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194
  9. 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
  10. Web site: (Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda] ]. 24 August 2011 . Prachachat . 3 April 2018 . Thai.
  11. Web site: The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan . Soravij Bhirombhakdi . Soravij . 3 April 2018 .