Srinagarindra (Thai: ศรีนครินทรา; RTGS: —Si Nakharinthra—, née Sangwan Talapat; 21 October 1900 – 18 July 1995) was a member of the Thai Royal Family and was a member of House of Mahidol, which is descended from Chakri Dynasty, originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla, son of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). She was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas, King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).
Her given name was Sangwan (Thai: สังวาลย์), while her formal name and title were Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani (Thai: สมเด็จพระศรีนครินทราบรมราชชนนี). In Thailand, she was affectionately called Somdech Ya (Thai: สมเด็จย่า), "the Royal Grandmother". By the various hill tribe people, to whom she was a special patron, she was called Mae Fah Luang (Thai: แม่ฟ้าหลวง), "Royal Mother from the Sky", or "The Heavenly Royal Mother".
Read more about Srinagarindra: Early Life and Background, Nursing Student, Engagement and Marriage, Death of Prince Mahidol, After Mahidol's Death, Moved Back To Europe, Accession To The Throne, Return To Thailand, World War II, Official Return To Thailand, Death of King Ananda Mahidol and Accession of Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej, Return To Switzerland, Serving The Kingdom, Regency, Social Welfare Projects, Education, Public Health, The Princess Mother’s Volunteer Doctors, Environmental Preservation, A Mother First and Foremost, Stargazer, Flower For The Princess, Camera Buff, Sporting Activities, A Step Towards Sustainability, Mae Fah Luang Foundation, Death and Funeral, Titles, Royal Decoration, Bibliography, References