Caulfeild James, an Englishman of Irish descent, arrived in Bangkok in 1887 for a position teaching English at Assumption College.
Caulfeild James accompanied Prince Nandiyavat Svasti to Europe.
For some years, James continued to be one of the tutors in the Grand Palace, and in 1898, he was appointed headmaster of the Rajakumari College inside the Grand Palace.
After leaving his royal duties, a sporting man by choice; Caulfield James became Honorary Secretary of the Bangkok Gymkhana Club.
[2] He eventually became Chairman and then Honorary Vice President of the club in 1912 to 1915.