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The queen and the King's daughter
fought bravely from behind
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on their elephant until both of
them perished.
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The name of the queen who sacrifice
her life so gallantly has passed
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into legend as Queen Suriyothai.
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This is her story.
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In 1528 the year of the Rat,
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Siam had two kings.
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Rama Thibodi II who
reigned in Ayothaya.
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And his cousin
King Athitaya who ruled
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the northern city of Pitsanulok.
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It was a time of peace.
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No battles troubled the reign
of either king.
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Wang Chang, Mount Soi Dao
In 1528, the year of the Rat.
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In the twelfth month,
King Ayothaya
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journeyed to the Wang Chang on
Mount Soi Dao.
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In his entourage was Princess
Suriyothai of the house of Praruang
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savouring the spectacle of
the elephant round-up.
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Your Highness!
Don't lean out like that.