This Thonburi Chronicle Korean translation presents two historical records from Prachum Phongsawadan (Chronicle Collection), Volume 40: Part 65, the Thonburi royal chronicle, and Part 66, a day-by-day account of a major military campaign.
Published in 1969, the volume preserves accounts of the Thonburi period and related historical documents.
This page follows the source’s original sections and provides links to the corresponding pages in the Korean PDF.
Part 65 presents the dynastic chronicle of the Thonburi kingdom, while Part 66 records a military expedition day by day. The volume also includes copies of official documents from B.E. 2316 and 2317, as well as a royal elephant register from B.E. 2319. The links below help readers locate each section in the Korean PDF and compare the chronicle with its supporting records.
Cover of the Thonburi Chronicle Korean translation
For official publication details, see the Fine Arts Department’s digital record for Prachum Phongsawadan, Volume 40.
Preface by the Series Editor
Open the Series Editor’s Preface (PDF page 4)
Thonburi Chronicle Korean Translation — Part 65
The chronicle follows Taksin’s escape from Ayutthaya, his campaign through the eastern provinces, and the formation and rule of the Thonburi kingdom. It continues through military campaigns, royal decisions, unrest at court, and the transition at the end of the Thonburi period. The volume also preserves royal orders and elephant registers that add documentary detail to the narrative.
Open Part 65 in the Korean PDF (page 13)
The 1771 Military Daily Record — Part 66
This diary records the Puthai Mat and Cambodia campaign of 1771. Its entries describe preparations for the expedition, ships and troop formations, correspondence, battles, appointments, supplies, and the army’s movements. It gives a close view of how a campaign was organized and managed.
Part 66: Expedition Diary of the Thonburi Era
Open Part 66: Expedition Diary (PDF page 118)
Related historical texts
Part 66 also includes other historical narratives, including material connected with Chulayutthakarawong and stories about Phra Ruang. These are separate companion texts, so they will be identified clearly and kept distinct from the contemporary campaign diary.
Official Documents from the Year of the Snake (B.E. 2316)
Open the BE 2316 Royal Documents (PDF page 100)
Official Documents from the Year of the Horse (B.E. 2317)
Open the BE 2317 Royal Documents (PDF page 105)
Royal Elephant Register from the Year of the Monkey (B.E. 2319 / 1776)
Open the Royal Elephant Register (PDF page 113)
The Sukhothai Story in the Prose Version of the Chulayutthakanwong
Open the Sukhothai Story (PDF page 143)
About this Korean translation
Names and place names are rendered phonetically from Thai. Where the source is damaged or a reading is uncertain, the translation marks that uncertainty rather than silently filling the gap. The chronicle and diary are presented as historical records: their accounts should be read in the context of the source and compared with other evidence where needed.
Read the series
- The Thonburi Chronicle — Korean translation, organized by its original narrative sections
- The 1771 Military Daily Record — Korean translation, organized by campaign stages
- Royal orders, registers, and companion texts — presented as separate source materials
The complete Korean translation PDF, with the subject index excluded, will be added to this page as a download. Individual web installments will be linked here as they are prepared.
How to Read the Records and PDF Page Links
The chronicle and the campaign diary offer two different ways to understand the Thonburi period. Part 65 presents events as a historical narrative, while Part 66 records military orders, movements, and reports day by day. The official document copies and royal elephant register provide additional context for the administration of the kingdom. Use the links beneath each section heading to open the related part of the Korean PDF. The page number in the PDF viewer may differ from the printed page number shown in the source’s contents.
This Thonburi Chronicle Korean translation is organized to help readers compare the translated sections with the source volume.