Thailand
Some of the key events about Thailand
- 1238The Kingdom of Sukhothai was established, marking the beginning of Thai history
- 1351The Ayutthaya Kingdom was founded, becoming one of the most powerful in Southeast Asia
- 1767The Burmese army sacked and destroyed Ayutthaya, ending the Ayutthaya Kingdom
- 1782Bangkok was established as the capital of Siam (now Thailand)
- 1896The first railway line in Thailand opened, connecting Bangkok to Ayutthaya
- 1932A bloodless coup transformed Thailand from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy
- 1932A bloodless coup ended absolute monarchy in Siam (Thailand)
- 1939The country's name was officially changed from Siam to Thailand
- 1941Thailand was invaded by Japan during World War II
- 1967The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded with Thailand as a founding member
- 1973A student uprising against military rule resulted in dozens of deaths
- 1976A violent crackdown on student protesters at Thammasat University left many dead
- 1997Thailand adopted a new constitution, often called the "People's Constitution"
- 1997Thailand experienced a severe financial crisis, leading to economic collapse
- 2004Thailand's first subway system opened in Bangkok
- 2004A devastating tsunami hit Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, killing thousands
- 2006A military coup overthrew the elected government
- 2011Thailand successfully hosted the 26th Southeast Asian Games
- 2011Severe flooding affected much of Thailand, causing widespread damage
- 2014Another military coup deposed the elected government, establishing junta rule
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