Thailand

Some of the key events about Thailand

• 1238

  The Kingdom of Sukhothai was established, marking the beginning of Thai history
• 1351

  The Ayutthaya Kingdom was founded, becoming one of the most powerful in Southeast Asia
• 1767

  The Burmese army sacked and destroyed Ayutthaya, ending the Ayutthaya Kingdom
• 1782

  Bangkok was established as the capital of Siam (now Thailand)
• 1896

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

  A bloodless coup transformed Thailand from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy
• 1932

  A bloodless coup ended absolute monarchy in Siam (Thailand)
• 1939

  The country's name was officially changed from Siam to Thailand
• 1941

  Thailand was invaded by Japan during World War II
• 1967

  The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded with Thailand as a founding member
• 1973

  A student uprising against military rule resulted in dozens of deaths
• 1976

  A violent crackdown on student protesters at Thammasat University left many dead
• 1997

  Thailand adopted a new constitution, often called the "People's Constitution"
• 1997

  Thailand experienced a severe financial crisis, leading to economic collapse
• 2004

  Thailand's first subway system opened in Bangkok
• 2004

  A devastating tsunami hit Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, killing thousands
• 2006

  A military coup overthrew the elected government
• 2011

  Thailand successfully hosted the 26th Southeast Asian Games
• 2011

  Severe flooding affected much of Thailand, causing widespread damage
• 2014

  Another military coup deposed the elected government, establishing junta rule

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