The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on 22 July 1991 (B.E. 2534) to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand. The title Direkgunabhorn (ดิเรกคุณาภรณ์, also spelled Tirekgunabhorn) roughly translates as "Noble Order of Abundance and Quality".

Classes

The Order consists of seven 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 CE), the regulations were amended to include a device on the ribbon distinguishing the class.

First class

Second class

Third class

Fourth class

Fifth class

Sixth class

Seventh class

Eligibility

Membership of the order can be gained via either "Devotional Service to the Kingdom", or by donation.

Service

Devotional service to the kingdom is deemed to be met via the following criteria: The first decoration to be conferred is the silver medal or Companion, in case of extraordinary service. A deemed person may request the Silver Medal of the Direkgunabhorn be issued. Decorations of higher class can be attained through further years of excellent service, until the Knight Grand Cross class is reached. Deemed persons include:

Donation

Donations for public use of cash, property or goods can also earn membership of the order. The class obtained is relative to the amount donated, as per the following table:

Selected recipients