# Four Reigns

Four Reigns (Thai: สี่แผ่นดิน, Si Phaendin) is a Thai historical novel by Kukrit Pramoj. First serialized in the Siam Rath newspaper from 1951 to 1952 and published in book form in 1953, the novel follows the life of Phloi (พลอย), a girl from a noble family who is brought to live in the royal court. As she grows up and lives her life through the reigns of kings Rama V to Rama VIII (1868–1946), she witnesses the social and political changes in the country leading to and following the abolishment of absolute monarchy in 1932. It is one of the most influential Thai novels, widely regarded as a classic and described by the Encyclopaedia Britannica as "probably the best-selling Thai novel of all time." Four Reigns offers a nostalgic view on the monarchy and aristocracy, contrasting what it paints as former glory days to the struggles Phloi faces following the political upheaval.

## Main Character

Ploy version character
Ploy's child character
Characters of Ploy's parents

## TV Series

Si Phaendin used to be made into a television drama five times as follows:
| Years | 1961 | 1974 | 1980 | 1991 | 2003 2016 (Rerun) 2023 (Rerun) |
| Channels | Channel 4 | Channel 5 | Channel 5 | Channel 3 | Channel 9 PPTVHD36 (Rerun) Channel 5 (Rerun) |
| Making companies | Kanokwan Dan-udom [th] | | Kanokwan Dan-udom | I Am Production Co., Ltd. | Two Hands Co., Ltd. |
| Screenplay | | | | Nalinee Seetasuwan [th] Nirut Seetasuwan [th] | Bhandevanov Devakula |
| Directors | Supan Buranapim [th] | Supan Buranapim | Kantaree Narkprapha [th] | Suprawat Pattamasoot [th] | Bhandevanov Devakula [th] |
| Characters | Main cast | Main cast | Main cast | Main cast | Main cast |
| Mae Chaem แม่แช่ม | | | | Pirawan Prasopsart [th] | Saralee Kitiyakorn [th] |
| Mae Ploy แม่พลอย | Sutanya Sinlapavetin [th] Supan Buranapim [th] | Patchara Chinpongsanon [th] | Nantaporn Ampalin [th] Nantawan Mekyai [th] | Chintara Sukapatana | Siriyakorn Pukkavesh |
| Phraya Pokonalam / Khun Prem คุณเปรม | Arkhom Makaranon [th] | Prapas Sakuntanak [th] | Pinyo Thongchua [th] | Chatchai Plengpanich | Teerapat Sajakul |
| An Praphan อั้น ประพันธ์ | | | Witoon Karuna [th] | Sataporn Nakwilairoj [th] | Shahkrit Yamnam |
| Oad Prapot อ๊อด ประพจน์ | | | Nappon Gomarachun [th] | Ron Banjongsang [th] | Krekpon Mussayawanich [th] |
| On Praphon อ้น ประพนธ์ | | | Piriyawat Pech-La [th] | Ponrat Rodraksa [th] | Penpetch Benyakul [th] |
| Neung พี่เนื่อง | Tom Wisawachat [th] | | Sak Rodrin [th] | Trin Settachoke [th] | Ninnart Sinchai [th] |
| Praphai ประไพ | | | Sukanya Narkson [th] | Trerak Rakkandee [th] | Sujira Arunpipat [th] |
| Characters | Supporting cast | Supporting cast | Supporting cast | Supporting cast | Supporting cast |
| Phraya Phiphit พระยาพิพิธ ฯ | Sahas Binlong [th] | Somchai Asanajinda [th] | | Sompob Benjathikul [th] | Nirut Sirijanya |
| Mae Choi แม่ช้อย | Choosri Meesommon [th] | Sumalee Chanpoomdon [th] | Padungsri Sopita [th] | Pen Pisut [th] | Sakaewan Yongjaiyudh [th] |
| Kun Choei คุณเชย | Praphapan Narkthong [th] | | Naiyana Kachasaeng [th] | Thitima Sangkhaphithak [th] | Chalida Thaochalee [th] |
| Kun Un คุณอุ่น | Sarinthip Siriwan | Rajit Pinyowanich [th] | Uthumporn Silaphan [th] | Thanya Sophon [th] | Chudapa Chantakett [th] |
| Por Perm พ่อเพิ่ม | Somkuan Krajangsas [th] | | Setha Sirachaya | Arnon Suwankrau [th] | Puttipong Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn [th] |
| Kun Sai คุณสาย | Manas Bunyakiat [th] | | Manas Bunyakiat | Ponglada Pimolwan [th] | Daraneenute Pasutanavin [th] |
| Princess เสด็จพระองค์หญิงฯ | Jutharat Jindarat [th] | | Somjit Supsamruay [th] | Nantawan Mekyai [th] | Thanya Sophon [th] |
| Luang O Soth หลวงโอสถ | | | Wicha Wachara [th] | Sommart Praihirun [th] | Sakrat Ruekthamrong |
| Grandma Pit ยายพิศ | Sulaleewan Suwanatat [th] | | Napaporn Hongsakul [th] | Nuttanee Sittisamarn [th] | Mayuree Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya [th] |
| Sombun สมบุญ | | | | Prissana Klampinij [th] | Benjasiri Wattana [th] |
| Somjai สมใจ | | | | | Jirapat Wongpaisanluk [th] |
| Waw แวว | | | | Jirawadee Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya [th] | Nahatai Lekbumrung [th] |
| Luang Nop หลวงนพ | Wong Srisawas [th] | | Amnuay Sirijan [th] | Suchao Pongwilai [th] | Krn Phothipiti [th] |
| Mae Chan แม่ชั้น | Malee Wechpraset [th] | | | Tassawan Seneewongse [th] | Pannatat Phothiwechkul [th] |
| Plang ปลั่ง | | | | | Hathaikarn Theppanya [th] |
| Kun Chid (Young Man) คุณชิด (วัยหนุ่ม) | | | | | Nattapol Kongsin [th] |
| Kun Chid (Young) คุณชิด (วัยเด็ก) | | | | | Anthony Daniel Hiws [th] |
| Kriek เกริก | | | | | Chokanan Sakultham [th] |
| Nit นิตถ์ | | | | | Phoobet Bunkrongthong [th] |
| Kun Chid คุณชิด | | | Chusak Suteeram [th] | Kasama Nitsaiphan [th] | |
| Phad ผาด | | | | Orn-urai Tianngeing [th] | |
| Grandma Thiab ยายเทียบ | | | | Manas Bunyakiat [th] | |
| แม่ของสมบุญ | | | | Kesinee Wongpakdee [th] | |
| เยื้อน | | | | Araya Srisoikaew [th] | |
| เมียอั้นคนไทย | | | | Khunkanich Koomkrong [th] | |
| Puang พวง | | | | Pattysia Lamnwaimans [th] | |
| นางข้าหลวง 1 | | | | Ler-rin Jitpech [th] | |
| นางข้าหลวง 2 | | | | Apiradee Saingam [th] | |
| Characters | Cameo | Cameo | Cameo | Cameo | Cameo |
| Por Chim พ่อฉิม | | | | | Sataporn Nakwilairoj [th] |
| Than Chai Noi ท่านชายน้อย | | | | Pennueng Chaichit [th] | Krish Hiranprueck [th] |
| Sewi เสวี | | | Wut Kongkhakhet [th] | Santi Santiwetchakun [th] | Voravudh Niyomsap [th] |
| Loosin ลูซิลล์ | | | Hatairat Amatavanich [th] | Pamela Bowden | Sunissa Brown [th] |
| Khun Ying Pipit / Khun Ying Ouam คุณหญิงเอื้อม | | | | | Pattai Chaidi Dididi [th] |
| Jam Klon จำโขลน | | | | | Suttijit Veeradechkamhang [th] |
| Kun Nui คุณนุ้ย | Srinuan Kaewbuasai [th] | | Juree Ohsiri [th] | Rattanaporn Inthornkamhaeng [th] | Natha Lloyd [th] |
| Kun Nian คุณเนียน | | | | Chalao Prasopsart [th] | Arunporn Jareinyong [th] |
| Mae Ploy (Young) แม่พลอย (วัยเด็ก) | Kanlaya Buranapim [th] | | Pilaiporn Wetpraset [th] | Chumpicha Chaisorakorn [th] | Kornpapha Peungphan [th] |
| An Praphan (Young) อั้น ประพันธ์ (วัยเด็ก) | | | | Montree Ne-thirak [th] | Krin Phothipiti [th] |
| Oad Prapot (Young) อ๊อด ประพันธ์ (วัยเด็ก) | | | | Peerapan Sukprayoon [th] | Akkanat Timnate [th] |
| On Praphon (Young) อ้น ประพนธ์ (วัยเด็ก) | | | | Chanisorn Ampairatanapon [th] | Chawit Amnuayruangsri [th] |
| Neung (Young) พี่เนื่อง (วัยเด็ก) | Phiphop [th] | | | Apichart Rattanathaworn [th] | Pichayadon Peungphan [th] |
| Praphai (Young) ประไพ (วัยเด็ก) | | | | Woraporn Jittasenee [th] | Michelle Behrmann [th] |
| Phraya Phiphit (Young Man) พระยาพิพิธ ฯ (วัยหนุ่ม) | | | | | Trin Settachoke [th] |
| Mae Choi (Young) แม่ช้อย (วัยเด็ก) | Chantana Sarikabut [th] | | Apple Jindanuch [th] | Kanyalak Bamrungrak [th] | Krittiya Wuddhihiranpreeda [th] |
| Choei (Young) คุณเชย (วัยเด็ก) | | | Nong Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya [th] | Panisa Wichupong [th] | Rujisaya Thinrat [th] |
| Kun Un (Young) คุณอุ่น (วัยเด็ก) | | | | | Manisa Bungkasikorn [th] |
| Por Perm (Young) หลวงภัณฑ์วิจารณ์ (พ่อเพิ่ม) (วัยเด็ก) | Samart Bunglong [th] | Somkid Hongsakul [th] | | Kittithep Bunyakiat [th] | Ravisut Mantaseree [th] |