The Honourable Order of Rama (; ) was established on 22 July 1918 (B.E. 2461) by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), to be bestowed onto those who have rendered special military services either in peace or in wartime. History Classes The order consists of six classes: Selected recipients Sarit Thanarat Knight Grand Commander Thanom Kittikachorn Knight Grand Commander Praphas Charusathien Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander Prem Tinsulanonda Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Knight Commander Arthit Kamlang-ek Knight Commander, Commander, Companion Seripisut Temiyavet Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action" Surayud Chulanont Member of "The Rama Medal" Prayuth Chan-o-cha Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action" Thanasak Patimaprakorn Member of "The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action" Francisco Franco Knight Grand Commander References External links The Honourable Order of Rama, Secretariat to the Cabinet of Thailand Rama, Order Of Rama, Order Of Rama, Order Of 1918 establishments in Siam