Phetracha

ModernEmperorThailand1632 — 1703

Usurper who expelled the French from Siam.

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Quick Facts

Born

1632

Died

1703

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score46.8

Phetracha — Complete Timeline

1688 AD

Expulsion of the French from BangkokWar◆ Major

Phetracha's forces besieged the French garrison in Bangkok for four months. The French surrendered and were allowed to leave Siam, ending French military presence and influence in the kingdom.

SiegeFranceMilitary

Impact: regional

1688 Siamese revolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Phetracha led a coup against the dying King Narai, executing Narai's adopted son and the Greek minister Constantine Phaulkon. He seized the throne, ending the pro-French policy and expelling French troops from Siam.

CoupXenophobiaFrance

Impact: nationaldestructive

Coronation as King of AyutthayaPolitical Action◆ Major

Phetracha formally crowned himself king of Ayutthaya, founding the Ban Phlu Luang dynasty. His reign marked a return to isolationist policies and traditional Siamese governance.

CoronationDynasty

Impact: national

1690 AD

Suppression of the Mon rebellionWar

Phetracha crushed a rebellion by Mon ethnic groups in the Tenasserim region. The rebellion was sparked by forced resettlement policies, and its suppression reinforced Siamese control over the area.

RebellionEthnic Conflict

Impact: regionaldestructive