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King Pinklao was born to King Rama II of the Chakri dynasty and Queen Srisuriyenthrara on Sunday 4th September, 1808. He was the younger brother of King Mongkut or King Rama IV who invested him as the Second King in 1851. King Pinklao was highly competent in both domestic and foreign affairs. He was appointed as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy. His English proficiency and his skill in mechanics and artillery were recognized as well. Interestingly, he wrote a text on artillery. Apart from military weaponry for national defence, he built two war steamers, namely the Asawaditho and the Yonyot Ayothicha as protection for the Kingdom. King Pinklao passed away on Sunday 7th January, 1865