Info on King Buddha Loet La (Rama II)

Phuttaloetla Nabhalai, now known as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (February 24, 1767–July 21, 1824), was a King of Siam during the period (1809–1824). Son of King Rama I and Queen Amarindra, he was born Issarasundorn at Rajaburi in present day Samut Songkhram Province. and immediately given the rank of Somdetch Chao Fa. His reign brought in a renaissance of Thai arts and culture, which flourished during his reign. This is especially the case in literature, where the period saw the publication of epics and stories that are basic elements of Thai high culture and popular folklore today. The lakhon nok drama Sang Thong, the Ramakian, and Sunthorn Phu's poem Phra Abha Manee are all examples. Rama II had 103 children by his various wives.

Rama II also encouraged his family members to take on active political roles in the government, and Rama II's reign saw many princes and their kinsfolk taking on important posts in different departments of state. Rama II's oldest son, Jessadabodindra, who was later to become Rama III, served as a superintendent in the Ministry of foreign affairs and trade.