Lakshamilavan,[1] also spelled Lakshami Lavan[2] (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; RTGS:Laksamilawan; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), née Princess Wanphimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ), was a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family. She was a royal consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam. Her father was Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day.
She was initially named Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล), and changed to Lakshamilavan (ลักษมีลาวัณ), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.[5] and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married Prueng Sucharitakul on 27 October 1921.[6]
On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to Princess Consort (พระนางเธอ), to console her.[7] Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,[8] she always said "I don't care".[9]
Life after the king's death
Princess Lakshamilavan in 1959
After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.[10] She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama (ปัทมะ),[8]Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล) and Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan (พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ). After World War II, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.[8]
Death
On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.[11] The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.
Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok: Matichon. 2012, p. 252 (in Thai)
Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok: Than Books, 2011, p. 213 (in Thai)
Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok: Than Books, 2011, p. 194 (in Thai)
Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok: Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 (in Thai)
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Laksamilawan, and is written by contributors.
Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.
.jpg)
.jpg){kind=link}