Abstract:
The making of military image of King Vajiravudh was the consequence of his unacceptable image to the army and his requirement of balancing the military powers between His Majesty and his brothers who held high authority and were highly respected in the army. After ascending the throne, King Vajiravudh, therefore, conducted the military policies which help promoting his military image included founding the private army, developing the forces, taking Siam into the First World War, composing the essays and articles to prove his knowledge of military science, as well as indoctrinating the soldiers with loyalty to the king.Although the making of military image of King Vajiravudh was seemingly failed, the indoctrination of loyalty to the king, which is one of the most distinguished legacies from his military policies, has still been considered as the major principle of the military until now