CHIRA, Prince (BANGKOK), Commander-in-Chief, Siamese Army; Prince of Nakonchaisi; b. Nov. 7, 1876, g. of His Majesty King Chulalonkorn of Siam; m. 1904, Princess Sumonal. Educ.: Europe. Received his early education in Europe and spent most of his time in England and Denmark; he began his military career in Denmark, where he received his first commission as Lieutenant; promoted Captain, Siamese Army, 1895; represented his father on many occasions at various Courts of Europe, including Coronation of Emp. Nicholas II of Russia; on returning to his country he attained rapid promotion and was made Colonel in 1898; on establishment of a General Staff in Siam on European model was appointed its first chief; was promoted Major General in 1900; having taken most active and prominent pait in reorganisation of Army was nominated Ccrmnander-in-Chief and promoted to rank of Lieuteuant-General of Siamese Army, 1903. Decorations: Fifteen grand crosses of different nations, medals, etc. Publications: Several works on military subjects in Siamese. Address: Bangkok, Siam.