Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) (, ), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.

Early life and education

The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as Viceroy of the South during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud and as the Minister of the Interior in the government of King Prajadhipok.

Yugala Dighambara

Personal life

He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.

Yugala Dighambara

Death

According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05 p.m. on April 8, 1932.

Yugala Dighambara

Honours

Prince Yugala received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand: Knight of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao The Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama Dushdi Mala Medal Pin of Arts and Science (Military) King Rama IV Royal Cypher Medal, Second Class King Rama V Royal Cypher Medal, First Class King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal, First Class King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal, First Class

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1882 births

1932 deaths

19th-century Thai people

Thai male Chao Fa

19th-century Chakri dynasty

20th-century Chakri dynasty

Yukol family

Knights Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao

Knights Commander (Maha Yodhin) of the Order of Rama

Knights of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit

Recipients of the Dushdi Mala Medal, Pin of Arts and Science

Children of Chulalongkorn

Ministers of Interior of Thailand

Sons of kings