Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (17 March 1882 – 8 April 1932), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.
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Early life and education
The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as royal commissioner of Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat (a large administrative region in Southern Thailand) during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud from 1910 to 1925 and as the Minister of the Interior (Mahatthai) of Siam in the government of King Prajadhipok from 1926 to 1928.
Personal life
He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.
Death
According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala Dighambara suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05 p.m. on 8 April 1932.
Honours
Prince Yugala Dighambara received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
Knight of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
Dushdi Mala Medal Pin of Arts and Science (Military)
King Rama IV Royal Cypher Medal, Second Class
King Rama V Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal, First Class