Order of Rama
The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam, to be bestowed onto those who have rendered special military services either in peace or in wartime.
History
Classes
The order consists of six classes:| Ribbon | Class | Name | Postnominals | Order of precedence | Insignia |
| Knight Grand Commander | เสนางคะบดี "Senangapati" | ส.ร. | 7 | Insignia consists of a pendant, on a black sash with red trim, worn over the right shoulder to the left hip. Also a star, worn on the left chest. | |
| Knight Commander | มหาโยธิน "Maha Yodhin" | ม.ร. | 14 | Insignia consists of a pendant, worn on a silk band on the collar. Also a star, worn on the right chest. | |
| Commander | โยธิน "Yodhin" | ย.ร. | 19 | Insignia consists of a pendant, worn on a silk band on the collar. | |
| Companion | อัศวิน "Asvin" | อ.ร. | 22 | Insignia consists of a pendant, worn on a silk band on the left chest. | |
| เหรียญรามมาลาเข็มกล้ากลางสมร Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action" | ร.ม.ก. | The Highest of Medal for Acts of Bravery | Insignia consists of a silver medal with bar. | ||
| เหรียญรามมาลา Member of "The Rama Medal" | ร.ม. | 2nd of the Highest of Medal for Acts of Bravery | Insignia consists of a silver medal. |
Selected recipients
- Sarit Thanarat Knight Grand Commander
- Thanom Kittikachorn Knight Grand Commander
- Praphas Charusathien Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander
- Prem Tinsulanonda Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander
- Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Knight Commander
- Arthit Kamlang-ek Knight Commander, Commander, Companion
- Seripisut Temiyavet Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action"
- Surayud Chulanont Member of "The Rama Medal"
- Prayuth Chan-o-cha Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action"
- Thanasak Patimaprakorn Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action"
- Francisco Franco Knight Grand Commander