Anantanakharaj Royal Barge

The royal barge was built in the Fourth Reign, and remade in the reign of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, It is carved, gilded and decorated with mirror, patterned as a seven-headed serpent, surrounded by numerous small serpents. The hull is painted green on the outside and red on the inside. It measures 42.95 metres in length, 2.95 metres in width, 0.76 metres in depth, with a draft of 0.31 metres, and a 3.02 metres power, manned by 54 rowers and two steersmen, with two helmsmen, one flag-bearer, one signalman, and one boat-rowing song singer.

Suphannahongse Barge

The existing Suphannahongse Royal Barge was remade in the reign of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, built by a naval architect, Korn Hongsakula. The barge has the figure of a golden swan carved and decorated on the bow. It is entirely gilded and decorated with mirror. The bottom of the barge is painted black on the outside, and red on the inside. It measures 44.90 metres in length, 317 metres in width, 0.90 metres in depth, with a draft of 0.91 metres, and a 3.50 metres power, manned by 50 rowers and two steersmen, with one flag-bearer, one signalman, and one boat-rowing song singer.

Royal Barge Narai Song Suban

 The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban - H.M. King Rama IX, is a major decorated royal barge of the animalfigure headed type. Royal vessels with animal figureheads came into being during the reign of King Maha Chakraphat of Ayutthaya, who commanded that these swift and sleek vessels be used as victory barges with the animal figureheads affixed to support artillery. The animals used signify the rank-indicating crests of noblemen or take the form of mythological beats like elephant-lion hybrids, nagas, and others. The Barge of State carrying the king bears a royal crest depicting the garuda.

 During the Bangkok Period, King Rama 111 commanded that a royal barge be built according to the ancient royal tradition of the Ayutthaya Period. It was named Mongkolsuban Royal Barge, and was meant to be emblematic of the glory of the land.

This royal barge was 44.30 meters long, 3.20 meters at the beam, and 1.10 meters deep. Its interior was painted red, and it was maneuvered by 65 oarsmen. The original bow was carved in the shape of the King of Garudas with a naga in his beak.

The bow of the King Narai Song Suban Royal Barge is one of the artistic masterpieces of the Fourth Reign, when Thai sculpture and ornamental art reached a peak. It represents the significance and centrality of the monarchy in the life of the nation, and reflects profound faith in religious symbols, both Buddhist and Hindu. Such symbols can be found in patterns and decorations at palaces and temples all over the country.

The newly-built royal barge for the Ninth Reign was christened by His Majesty the King was the Royal Barge Narai Song Suban - H.M. King Rama IX.

Anekchartphuchong Royal Barge

  The existing barge was built in the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V of the Bangkok Period.

It is carved and gilded in the pattern of small serpents. The hull is painted pink on the outside, and red on the inside. It is categorized as an informal royal barge. It measures 45.50 metres in length, 3.15 metres in width, 1.11 metres in depth, with a draft of 0.46 metres, and a 3.50 metres power, manned by 61 rowers and two steersmen, with two helmsmen, one flag-bearer, one signalman and one boat-rowing song singer.

Asura Paksi Barge

The barge with the figurehead of the Demon King, is gilded ceremonial barge, built in the First Reign of the Bangkok period. the Asura Paksi has green arms and feet. It measures about 30 metres in length, 2.00 metres in width, and manned by 40 rowers.

Asura Vayuphak Barge

The barge with the figurehead of the Demon King, is gilded ceremonial barge, built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. The Asura Vayuphak's face, arms and feet are indigo in colour. It measures about 30 metres in length, 2.00 metres in width, and manned by 40 rowers.

Krabi Prab Muang Man Barge

 The barge is carved, gilded and decorated with mirror in the form of a Great Ape, the White Monkey. The exterior ot the hull is lacquered and gilded in stylized floral patterns. It was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. It weighs 5.62 tonnes, measuring 28.80 metres in length, 2.10 metres in width, 0.56 metres in depth, manned by 36 rowers.

Krabi Ran Ron Rap Barge

The barge is carved, gilded and decorated with mirror in the form of a Great Ape, the Black Monkey. The exterior ot the hull is lacquered and gilded in stylized floral patterns. It was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. It weighs 5.62 tonnes, measuring 28.80 metres in length, 2.10 metres in width, 0.56 metres in depth, manned by 36 rowers.

Sukreep Krong Muang Barge

The barge is adorned with the figure of the King of Ape, with red body, Sukreep, in Ramayana. It is gilded ceremonial barge, built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period, measuring 27.45 metres in length, 1.95 metres in width, manned by 34 rowers.

Pali Rang Thaweep Barge

The barge is adorned with the figure of the King of Ape, with green body, Pali, in Ramayana. It is gilded ceremonial barge, built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period, measuring 27.45 metres in length, 1.95 metres in width, manned by 34 rowers.

Krut Tret Traichak Barge

The barge has the pink garuda and naga at the bow, as ceremonial barge, painted, lacquered and gilded. It was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. It measures about 27 metres in length, 1.90 metres in width, manned by 34 rowers.

Krut (Garuda) Hern Het Barge

The barge has the red garuda and naga at the bow, as ceremonial barge, painted, lacquered and gilded. It was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. It measures about 27 metres in length, 1.90 metres in width, manned by 34 rowers.

Ekachai Hern Hao Barge

Ekachai Lao Thong Barge

The barges, Ekachai Hern Hao and Ekachai Lao Thong Barge are identical and meant to tow the Suphannahongse Royal Barge, when there is a shortage of manpower. They are ceremonial barge, lacquered and gilded, patterned as crocodile. They were built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period, measuring 27.50 metres in length, 1.99 metres in width, manned by 38 rowers.

Thong Kwan Fa Barge

Thong Kwan Fa Barge is Dhang Barge, with stem and stem plated with gold leaf. It is made of wood coated with oil paint without pattern. It measures 32.08 meters in length, 1.88 meters in width, 0.64 meters in depth, manned by 39 rowers and two steersmen.

Thong Ba Bin Barge

Thong Ba Bin Barge is Dhang Barge, with stem and stem plated with gold leaf. It is made of wood coated with oil paint without pattern. It measures 32metres in length, 1.83 meters in width, 0.64 meters in depth, manned by 39 rowers and two steersmen.

Sua Thayan Chon Barge

The barge was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period, meant as destroyers. It is painted yellow, with tiger stripes. The interior is painted red. It measures 22.20 metres in length, 1.75 metres in width, 0.70 metres in depth, and a 2.45 metres in power, manned by 26 rowers and one steerer, with two helmsmen, one signalman, and one cannon.

Sua Khamron Sin Barge

The barge was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period, meant as destroyers. It is painted yellow, with tiger stripes. The interior is painted red. It measures 22.23 metres in length, 1.75 metres in width, 0.70 metres in depth, and a 2.45 metres in power, manned by 26 rowers and one steerer, with two helmsmen, one signalman, and one cannon.

Drum Barges (E-Lueang and Taengmo)

Ruea Ee Luang is classified as a Krab (Ruea Krab: a boat dug up from a whole log, slender in shape, with a pointed head and tail, and slightly raised.  It is currently used as a drum boat in the Royal Barge Procession.) It is located at the front of the middle of the boat procession. It has Javanese flutes and Indian drums for playing. There are 6 musicians on duty. It is a boat for the deputy commander of the boat procession. It is 1.68 meters wide, 24.25 meters long, and 0.55 meters deep. It has 27 flutes and 2 steersmen..

The Watermelon (Taengmo) Boat is a barge, located in the middle row or the third row. There are Javanese flutes and Indian drums for playing, 6 people per boat, located in the middle of the procession in front of the royal barge. It is a boat for the commander of the procession. It is 1.91 meters wide, 24.00 meters long, 0.62 meters deep, 28 oarsmen, 2 steersmen.

Police Barges (3 Boats)

There are 3 police boats in the Royal Barge Procession: the Inner Police Boat, the Outer Police Boat, and the Following Police Boat.

The Inner Police Boat and the Outer Police Boat are the Krab boats with a mansion in the middle of the boat. There are royal inspectors of the rank of deputy department sitting inside. There are also captains, steersmen, and oarsmen. Each boat has a different number. One boat has 22 people and the other has 27 people.

The Following Police Boat is the Krab Kanya boat. It is the boat of the royal police who follow the procession. The boat position is in the middle of the procession after the Anekchat Phuchong Royal Barge.

Dang Boats (22 boats)

Ruea Dang is a wooden boat painted with oil without any pattern. There are 22 boats, named in order from Ruedang 1 to Ruedang 22. They are used as outer procession boats. Each boat has 1 officer, 4 gunners, and 29-35 captains, helmsmen, and rowers, depending on the size of the boat. There are also 2 rowers per boat.

Dang barges have a more pronounced bow and stern, with their shapes similar to those found on the Anekkachatpuchong and the Thong barges, but are smaller, painted black, and less elaborate.