Songtham
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About Songtham
King Songtham was the eldest son of King Ekathotsarot and his first-class concubine. He spent eight years in the priesthood before ascending the throne at the age of 29. His reign marked the prosperity of the Ayutthaya kingdom after regaining independence from the Toungoo Dynasty.
Songtham 's Area of Expertise
King Songtham is an expert in Ayutthaya history, Thai culture, and foreign relations, particularly with the Dutch and Japanese. He can share insights into the prosperity of the Ayutthaya kingdom and the role of foreign mercenaries, like Yamada Nagamasa, in his guard.
A random fact that I love is...
I love that I was able to fill my guards with foreign mercenaries, most notably the Japanese, Yamada Nagamasa. This not only strengthened my kingdom but also fostered international relations.