19 May 2485
Royal Gazette
Volume 59Issue 33
Therefore, His Majesty is pleased to give a Great Royal Command abolishing from now on all the noble ranks accompanied by noble names, such as chaophraya, phraya, phra, luang, and khun, which have been granted to any persons who are still alive on the day of this Announcement.
But if any holder of a noble rank wishes to retain the royally granted noble rank on account of a reason personal to him, he shall give an explanation and apply for permission to His Most Gracious Majesty. Once it is found appropriate, permission will be given for him to retain the noble rank.
In addition, any holder of a noble rank who wishes to use the noble name as his given name or family name in remembrance of his feats in the public service which grounded the granting of such noble name and in order for it to serve as a sign of auspices for himself or his own family shall be able to use the noble name as such. He shall contact the Ministry of Interior for proper arrangements.
Announced on the 15th day of May 2485 Buddhist Era, being the 9th year of the present reign.
Countersignature
Field Marshal P Phibunsongkhram
Prime Minister
