Political Communication of King Boromakot in his Writings : Tossarod-Sorn-Phra-Ram, Palee-Sorn-Nong, and Ratchasawat.

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) find out the political issues in King Boromakot's writings and 2) analyze the behaviors of King Boromakot's subordinates. The data were the King's three poetries, including Tossarod-Sorn-Phra-Ram, Palee-Sorn-Nong, and Ratchasawat. The result found that King Boromakot used these writings as tools of political communication, informing the viceroy to be prepared for his ascending the throne and communicating to the royal family and all noblemen to be loyal to the viceroy and to well perform their duties, not causing any political troubles. The result also showed that King Boromakot's subordinates were ambitious. For the objectives of the three poetries, they were 1) to teach the viceroy to be knowledgeable in governing the country and 2) to inform the royal family and all noblemen to have appropriate responsibilities and performances.