Prachathipok (English spelling)

Japanese: プラチャーティポック（英語表記）Prachathipok

1893‐1941
The 7th King of the Rattanakosin Dynasty of Thailand. Reigned 1925-35. Commonly known as Rama VII. In 1906, at the age of 13, he studied in England, mainly military science. After returning to Thailand in 1915, he served in the army. When asked to become king after the death of his sonless brother, he initially refused. He had little desire for power, and upon ascending to the throne he established a Supreme Advisory Council consisting of five members of the royal family, and took collective leadership during the financial crisis that began at the end of the previous king's reign. He was also caught up in the Great Depression at the time, and was forced to make difficult decisions such as reducing the number of civil servants, cutting salaries, and streamlining government offices.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

1893‐1941
タイ国ラタナコーシン朝第7代国王。在位1925‐35年。一般にラーマ7世Rama VIIと呼ばれる。1906年に13歳でイギリスに留学，主として軍事学を修める。15年帰国後陸軍に勤務。嗣子のない兄王の死による予期せぬ国王即位要請に当初拒否の態度を示した。権力欲は低く，即位とともに5人の王族からなる最高顧問会議を創設し，前王治世末期からの財政危機に集団指導体制をとった。折からの世界恐慌にもまき込まれ，公務員の削減，減俸，官庁の整理統合といった苦しい選択を強いられた。

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