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My Take
Princess Ubol Ratana has always struck me as someone who genuinely refused to be defined by her birthright. Eldest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, she walked away from her royal title in 1972 to marry an American and build a life in the United States — which, for a Thai princess in that era, was a genuinely radical move. What I find compelling is the sheer range she's kept up: a degree from MIT, a career that spans acting (My Best Bodyguard, Where The Miracle Happens) and singing, and decades of social work back in Thailand. She's not dabbling — she seems to actually show up for all of it. That combination of royal pedigree, American pragmatism, and real artistic output makes her one of those figures who's impossible to slot into a single box, and honestly that's what makes her interesting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand
- Name (Japanese)
- ウボンラット
- Reading
- うぼんらっと
- Born
- April 5, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Montchoisi Clinic, Canton of Berne, Switzerland
- Occupation
- politician / singer / film actor / actor / social worker
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1961 Order of the Royal House of Chakri
- 1968 Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
- 2005 Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
- 1996 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2011 Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira
- Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dao Long Fa Phu Pha Si Ngoen | — | |
| Notable work | Where The Miracle Happens | — | |
| Notable work | My Best Bodyguard | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand born?
Born April 5, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand from?
Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand is from Montchoisi Clinic, Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
What does Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand do?
Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand works as politician, singer, film actor, actor, social worker.
What is Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand known for?
Notable works include Dao Long Fa Phu Pha Si Ngoen, Where The Miracle Happens, My Best Bodyguard.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.