The King of Thailand as Head of the Armed Forces is automatically made a Chom Phon upon accession, The rank was created in 1888, together with all other ranks by King Chulalongkorn, who wanted to modernize his Armed Forces through western lines. Since then all monarchs have held this title. * HM King Chulalongkorn the Great or Rama V * HM King Vajiravudh or Rama VI * HM King Prajadhipok or Rama VII * HM King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII * HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX Apart from these many others both inside and outside the Royal Family has been awarded this rank.