Queen Suriyothai was the wife of King Maha Chakraphat of Ayutthaya whose reign lasted from 1549 to 1569. King Maha Chakraphat was said to have so many white elephants that he was nicknamed the King of the White Elephant. According to Brahmanic beliefs, if a monarch had one or more white elephants, it was glorious and happy sign of his / her reign.Hardly six months after … [Read more...]