Bangkok

Some of the key events about Bangkok

• 1767

  The city was sacked by Burmese invaders, leading to its near-total destruction
• 1782

  The city was officially founded as the new capital of Siam (now Thailand)
• 1851

  The Grand Palace was completed, becoming the official residence of the Thai monarch
• 1863

  The first paved road was constructed in Bangkok
• 1893

  The first railway line in Thailand opened, connecting Bangkok to Paknam
• 1932

  The Siamese revolution transformed Thailand from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy
• 1942

  Bangkok was occupied by Japanese forces during World War II
• 1946

  Bangkok's Thammasat University was established, becoming one of Thailand's most prestigious institutions
• 1967

  The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in Bangkok
• 1968

  A major cholera outbreak occurred in the city, causing numerous deaths
• 1973

  Violent protests against military rule resulted in many casualties
• 1976

  A massacre of students at Thammasat University shocked the nation
• 1997

  The Asian financial crisis severely impacted Bangkok's economy
• 1999

  The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), also known as the Skytrain, began operations
• 2004

  Suvarnabhumi Airport opened, becoming Thailand's main international airport
• 2006

  A military coup overthrew the elected government, causing political instability
• 2008

  Anti-government protesters shut down Bangkok's airports, disrupting travel
• 2011

  Severe flooding submerged much of the city, causing widespread damage
• 2015

  A bomb explosion at the Erawan Shrine killed 20 people and injured 125
• 2016

  Bangkok was named the world's most visited city by Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index

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