@basedsthaiedit: King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia shared a profound and sincere friendship that resembled a brotherhood. This bond began with Prince Nicholas's official visit to Siam in 1891 and was further strengthened when King Chulalongkorn visited Russia in 1897. The iconic photograph of the two monarchs taken together in Saint Petersburg became a powerful symbol in safeguarding Siamโs independence during the height of the colonial era #History #Siam #Russia #edit #foryou