Classes
The Order consists of 7 classes. Originally, the ribbon for each class was the same, with no device to distinguish the different level. On 31 January 2538 B.E. (1995 A.D.) the regulations were amended to include a device on the ribbon distinguishing the class.
| Ribbon | Class | Name | Postnominals | Hornor Class | Insignia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Grand Cross (First Class) | ปฐมดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Pathama Direkkhunaphon) |
ป.ภ. | 7 | . | |
| Knight Commander (Second Class) | ทุติยดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Tutiya Direkkhunaphon) |
ท.ภ. | |||
| Commander (Third Class) | ตติยดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Tatiya Direkkhunaphon) |
ต.ภ. | Insignia consists of a pendant, worn on a silk band on the collar. | ||
| Companion (Fourth Class) | จตุตถดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Chatuttha Direkkhunaphon) |
จ.ภ. | Insignia consists of a pendant, worn on a silk band on the left chest. | ||
| Member (Fifth Class) | เบญจมดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Benchama Direkkhunaphon) |
บ.ภ. | Insignia consists of a silver medal with bar. | ||
| Gold Medalist (Sixth Class) | เหรียญทองดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Rian Thong Direkkhunaphon) |
ร.ท.ภ. | Insignia consists of a gold medal. | ||
| Silver Medalist (Seventh Class) | เหรียญเงินดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (RTGS: Rian Ngoen Direkkhunaphon) |
ร.ง.ภ. | Insignia consists of a silver medal. |
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