in 1897, crown prince vajiravudh of siam stayed for one month at the village hotel the udny arms, and spent his time learning to play golf on the links course. he was instructed by the professional of the day. the prince had completed his military training at sandhurst and was studying history & law at christ church, oxford at the time of his scottish break. vajiravudh went on to be king and ruled siam (now thailand) from 1910 until his death in 1925.