Rama

Phra Ram (Thai: พระราม, RTGS: Phra Ram, pronounced [pʰráʔ raːm]) is a central figure in the Ramakien, the national epic of Thailand, which is derived from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Phra Ram is the Thai equivalent of the Hindu deity Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu, and serves as the protagonist of the epic. In the Ramakien, Phra Ram is depicted as a virtuous and righteous prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must embark on a journey to rescue his wife, Sita (called Sida in Thai), who has been kidnapped by the demon king Thotsakan (Ravana in the original Ramayana). The story explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil. The term "Phra" is an honorific prefix in Thai, similar to "Lord" or "King." In Hebrew, Phra Ram can be translated as פרה ראם, though the name is not widely recognized in Hebrew culture. In other Southeast Asian languages, the character is known as Ream in Khmer and Rama in Malay and Indonesian.