About Chao Fa Chai
Chao Fa Chai was a Thai sovereign.
Chai or Somdet Chao Fa Chai (; 1630 – 1656), also known as Sanphet VI , was the king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom from 1655 to 1656. The eldest son of King Prasat Thong, he reigned for less than a year before being deposed and executed in a coup led by his uncle, Si Suthammaracha, and his younger brother, Narai.
Reign and Overthrow Upon King Prasat Thong’s death in 1655, Chao Fa Chai, his eldest son, succeeded his father as King Sanpet VI.
However, it was a Thai tradition gave brothers a higher priority over sons in succession. Prince Si Suthammaracha, Chao Fa Chai's uncle, plotted with his nephew, Prince Narai, to bring Chao Fa Chai down. After nine months of ascension, Chao Fa Chai was executed following a coup. Narai and his uncle marched into the palace, and Si Suthammaracha crowned himself king. Si Suthammaracha appointed Narai as the Uparaja, or the Front Palace.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chao Fa Chai?
king of Ayutthaya
When was Chao Fa Chai born?
Chao Fa Chai was born in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
When did Chao Fa Chai die?
Chao Fa Chai died in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
What was Chao Fa Chai's occupation?
Chao Fa Chai was a sovereign.
What nationality was Chao Fa Chai?
Chao Fa Chai was Thai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chao Fa Chai. https://biography.guide/chao-fa-chai/
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