POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT IN THE MIDDLE RATTANAKOSIN PERIOD
Although the reign of King Rama IV has absolute royal power in the form of a monarchy in the complete monarchy but he began to change some practices. In order to benefit the public health Especially regarding the relationship between the King and the people, Rama IV considers that some traditions that have been practiced in the past, such as prohibiting the people from getting close, including shooting bullets when visiting and forcing the people to close the doors and windows house It’s an old-fashioned tradition western countries with an absolute monarchy Without this tradition Therefore please cancel such custom Allow the public to meet with ease and allow those who are in trouble to petition while visiting as well. Later in the reign of King Rama 5, when he became reach his legal age in 1873 and governed by himself. Therefore began to improve the government which is called “Government reform”.