King Rama V

King Rama V, also known as King Chulalongkorn, was a highly influential monarch of Thailand (then Siam) from 1868 to 1910. He modernized the country by reforming government, abolishing slavery, improving education, and developing infrastructure like railways and telegraphs. He prioritized education, adopted Western innovations, and balanced tradition with progress. His leadership helped Thailand avoid colonization and laid the foundation for its modernization as a nation. Widely respected, he is remembered for his wise governance and efforts to improve the lives of his people.