Paper Title
The Relationship On Patronage System Of The Royal Consorts In The Reign Of King Rama V

Abstract
During the period of absolute monarchy, due to the roles of the royal consorts especially in the reign of King Rama V as connectors among the monarchs, the nobility, the courtier and among themselves, the relationship of the patronages system related to power and privilege. This research aims to study the role of the royal consorts as mediators between the king and the nobility in terms of the security and the stability of political power, and to analyze the effect of forming of clusters or network by the royal consorts on cultural and intellectual transfer via patronage system. The research findings based on historical research methodology including social science theories indicate that the support from the royal consorts was vital to stabilize the King�s status and authority as well as to earn the prosperity of their own families. The relationship obviously formed the patron-client system. Furthermore, the inner court was notified of the excellence of art and culture, so the second sorts played a vital role in passing the royal customs and craft to their adopted ladies-in-waiting .These kinds of intellect and knowledge were the advantage of the patron-client system, as well as the establishment of the social capital, reflecting the kindness of the superior transcended to the inferior, and helped prolong the existence of Thai culture up until now. Keywords- Relationship, Patronage system, Royal consort