About Laksamilawan
Lived 1899 – 1961 (aged 62). Laksamilawan was a Thai translator.
Lakshamilavan, also spelled Lakshami Lavan (; ; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), born Princess Wanphimon Worawan , 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 a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family.
Early life and marriage Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Mom Luang (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul, and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" (; ).
She was initially named Wanphimon , and changed to Lakshamilavan , in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh. 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.
On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to Princess consort to console her. Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family, she always said "I don't care".
Life after the king's death
After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance. She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama , 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.
Writings Yua Rak (ยั่วรัก) Chiwit Wam (ชีวิตหวาม) Sueam Siang Sap (เสื่อมเสียงสาป) Rak Rangkae (รักรังแก) Sonthe Saneha (สนเท่ห์สเน่หา) Chok Chueam Chiwit (โชคเชื่อมชีวิต) Ruean Chai Thi Rai Kha (เรือนใจที่ไร้ค่า) Phai Rak Khong Chanchala (ภัยรักของจันจลา)
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Who was Laksamilawan?
Thai princess
When was Laksamilawan born?
Laksamilawan was born on 3 July 1899 in Bangkok.
When did Laksamilawan die?
Laksamilawan died on 29 August 1961 in Bangkok.
What was Laksamilawan's occupation?
Laksamilawan was a translator.
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Laksamilawan was Thai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laksamilawan. https://biography.guide/laksamilawan/
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