Thai Sa

ModernEmperorThailand1678 — 1733

Ayutthaya king who promoted Buddhism.

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Quick Facts

Born

1678

Died

1733

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score47.7

Thai Sa — Complete Timeline

1709 AD

Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Thai Sa became king of Ayutthaya after the death of his father, King Suriyenthrathibodi. His reign focused on religious patronage and internal stability.

Succession

Impact: national

1710 AD

Restoration of Wat Phra Si SanphetCultural

Thai Sa ordered the restoration of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the holiest temple in Ayutthaya. The restoration included gilding the main chedi and repairing monastic buildings, reinforcing Buddhist patronage.

Temple RestorationBuddhism

Impact: nationalconstructive

1715 AD

Promulgation of the Three Seals LawReform◆ Major

Thai Sa oversaw the compilation and revision of Siamese laws, resulting in the Three Seals Law code. This legal code standardized judicial procedures and remained in use until the 19th century.

Legal ReformLaw Code

Impact: nationalconstructive

1720 AD

Construction of Wat Kudi DaoCultural

Thai Sa built Wat Kudi Dao, a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya. The temple featured a distinctive prang (tower) and became a center for Buddhist learning.

Temple BuildingBuddhism

constructive