King Taksin the Great (1734–1782) was a great Thai monarch during the late Ayutthaya period and the early Thonburi period.
His original name was Sin, and he came from Ayutthaya, and was of Chinese and Thai descent.

Important events in his life

During the Second Fall of Ayutthaya (1767) : After the fall of Ayutthaya, Phraya Wachiraprakarn (Sin) gathered his troops and left Ayutthaya, set up a force in Chanthaburi, and mobilised his people to break the Burmese siege.

Restoration of independence : He led his army back to attack the Burmese in the Pho Sam Tonne camp, which he succeeded in doing only seven months after the fall.

Founding of Thonburi : In 1767, he ascended the throne and founded Thonburi as the capital.

Unification of the kingdom : He fought for the expulsion of the Burmese and conquered various provincial towns to finally reunite the country.

Restoration of the country : He promoted trade, agriculture, and foreign relations.

• Important royal activities

• He liberated the country from Burmese rule.

• He established national unity.

• He was a brave warrior and a strong ruler.

Death

He died in 1782 after ruling for 15 years and was given the title “King Taksin the Great”.

The 28th of December each year is King Taksin the Great’s day to commemorate his great benevolence.