| Dushdi Mala Medal | |
|---|---|
,_Coin_Museum,_Bangkok.jpg) Gold Dushdi Mala Medal (without medal bars), Coin Museum, Bangkok. | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Outstanding expertise in the arts and sciences |
| Presented by | the Monarch of Thailand |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 1882 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Santi Mala Medal |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior |
The Dushdi Mala Medal (Thai: เหรียญดุษฎีมาลา, RTGS: Dutsadi Mala) is a civil decoration in the honours system of Thailand, and the highest-ranked medal among those granted for services to the state. The award was established by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1882 to celebrate the centennial of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Originally given in five categories, each with an associated pin attached as a medal bar, today it is only awarded for distinguished services in the domains of the arts and sciences, which is denoted by the Pin of Arts and Science (Sinlapa Witthaya).