During his reign, the ties of the previously independent tributary state with the central government in Bangkok were intensified, culminating in the creation of the Monthon Phayap in 1892, by which Lan Na was formally annexed.

[3] Inthanon married Princess Thip Keson, the eldest daughter of Grand Prince Kawilorot Suriyawong, granting him the right of succession to the throne.

However, the true power resided with his wife, who possessed wisdom and governance skills.

[4] In 1883, a rumour that Queen Victoria of Great Britain intended to adopt his daughter, Dara Rasmi, spread from Burma to Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

[5] He was only sovereign prince in history who awarded Knight of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri.