The King Taksin monument in Thon Buri is seen at sunset. Thon Buri remained the capital for 15 years until Somdej Chao Phraya Chakri, a key warrior of King Taksin, took power, establishing a new dynasty and moving the capital across the river to Bangkok. Thon Buri later became a province until it was annexed to Bangkok in 1981. The historian noted that what King Taksin did was important, because without his action, Bangkok might not be what it is today. There should be more research studies on Thon Buri and King Taksin while obscure historical documents must be cleared up, they said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 11, 2016 13:39 UTC