Viphavadi Rangsit

Princess Viphavadi Rangsit was born on November 20, 1920 in Bangkok . Viphavadi is the eldest daughter of Ratchani Chemcharata, Prince Phithayalongkorn, and Princess Phon Phimon Phan Ratchani. Princess attended a private school in Bangkok . After school, she worked as the personal secretary of her father, who at that time was considered one of the most talented and progressive poets of the Rattanakosin era. Prince Phithayalongkorn wrote poems under the pseudonym NoMoSo (Thai: น.ม..). At the age of 14, Princess Viphavadi wrote her first short story. The royal family was happy that the princess inherited her father’s talent. Princess Viphavadi wrote under the pseudonym Va Na Pramumanmak (Thai: ว.ณ. มารค). Her first novel, "Puzzle" (Thai:), the princess wrote when she was 18 years old ^[2] .

In 1946, Princess Viphavadi married Prince Rangsit. The newlyweds were the only couple who received the blessing of the King of Thailand, Rama VIII of Ananda Mahidona (died in 1946, led the country several months). Princess Viphavadi has two daughters.

In addition to the creative activities of the princess was engaged in the execution of various royal projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the citizens of Thailand . So, since 1957, the princess accompanied the King of Thailand, Ramu IX, Phumipon Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, on their trips around the country. In 1960, during the first royal visit abroad, the princess who accompanied the royal couple received the status of maid of honor of Queen Sirikit . Together with King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit, Princess Viphavadi visited 25 countries.

For ten years, Princess Viphavadi has been developing and implementing agricultural development projects in southern Thailand . These projects were funded by the King of Thailand, Rama IX Bhumibon Adulyadej . In 1967, she personally went to the province of Surat Thani on the orders of the king. The princess was accompanied by a special medical team. In addition, the princess on personal funds bought medicines, school supplies, clothing, etc., to help those in need in remote provinces in southern Thailand ^[2] .

Since the 1950s. The Communist Party of Thailand conducted active propaganda in remote areas of the country. Since the 1960s. The Thai government launched repression against the communists, and many public and political figures who supported the communist ideas were imprisoned. In 1965, the Communists created the National Liberation Army of Thailand - guerrilla groups opposed the Thai army and police ^[3] . The guerrillas launched propaganda activities in southern Thailand , where Princess Viphavadi often visited. On February 16, 1977, the princess arrived in Suratthani province with medicine and food. Accompanying her border guards were injured in a mine explosion. The princess, together with the wounded officers, went to the hospital on a royal helicopter. The communists attacked the low-flying aircraft, the princess was seriously injured and died on the spot.

The cremation of the princess took place at Ratchabophit Monastery on April 4, 1977. For services to the country and people, the king posthumously awarded the princess the highest order of the House of Chakri ^[2] .