Thailand History Timeline

Year	Thailand Event in History
-600	Chinese T’ai migration recorded
-300	Indian settlements, bringing the Hindu religion.
1000	The Mons, from Burma, establishes themselves in Central Thailand.
1350	Monarchy established A unified Thai kingdom is established under the rule of King Ramathibodi. A series of kings follow, ruling what was then known as Siam.
1516	Portuguese envoy Portuguese send an envoy to the Thai Court and sign a treaty.
1529	War with Burma
1782	Chakri dynasty Beginning of the Chakri dynasty under King Rama I.
1782	The new capital, Bangkok, is founded.
1833	First American envoy to the Thai Court The United States and Siam (now Thailand) concluded a commercial treaty in Bangkok.
1833	Thai-Vietnam war
1896	British-French treaty guarantees independence A British-French treaty guarantees independence for the new country.
1905	Slavery was abolished
1917	Siam becomes ally of Great Britain in World War I.
1939	Siam changes its name to Thailand (“Land of the Free”).
1941	Japan invades Thailand Japan invades Thailand in World War II, forcing Thailand to fight with Japan in the war.
1942	Ambassador declares war on Britain and US. Thailand declares war on Britain and the United States, but the Thai ambassador in Washington refuses to deliver the declaration to the U.S. government.
1944	Thailand takes back a declaration of war Thailand takes back a declaration of war against the United States and Britain. After the war, it becomes an ally of the U.S.
1945	End of World War II. End of World War II. Thailand is compelled to return territory it has seized from Laos, Cambodia, and Malaya. Exiled King Ananda returns.
1946	King Ananda assassinated.
1946	Thailand becomes the 55th member of the United Nations.
1962	United States sends troops to Thailand. Thailand permits the United States to use bases there during the Vietnam War. Thai troops fight in South Vietnam.
1973	Free elections are held Student riots in Bangkok bring about the fall of the military government. Free elections are held but the resulting governments lack stability.
1976	Military takes over again.
1978	New constitution promulgated.
2004	Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami struck the coasts of Thailand and several other countries in Southeast Asia. More than 8,000 people in Thailand lost their lives, and the disaster caused widespread damage to infrastructure and the economy.
2006	Thaksin Shinawatra Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra accuses several army officers of plotting to kill him after police find a car containing bomb-making materials near his house.
2007	Martial law is lifted in more than half of the country.
2008	Thai troops shoot two Cambodian soldiers Thai troops shoot two Cambodian soldiers in a firefight on the disputed border, near the Preah Vihear temple.
2010	Mass protest Tens of thousands of Thaksin supporters - in trademark red shirts - paralyze central Bangkok with a month-long protest calling for Prime Minister Abhisit's resignation.
2011	Pheu Thai party The pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party wins a landslide victory in elections.
2013	Rice prices Government cuts the guaranteed price for rice, provoking an angry reaction from farmers and protests in Bangkok.
2018	2018 cave rescue In June and July 2018, the world watched as a team of international rescuers worked to save a group of young soccer players and their coach who were trapped in a flooded cave in northern Thailand. The dramatic rescue mission involved a complex network of divers, engineers, and volunteers, and captured the attention of people around the globe.
2020	Anti-government protests Thailand saw a wave of anti-government protests led by young activists calling for democratic reforms and an end to military influence in politics. The protests were met with a crackdown by the authorities, including arrests and charges of lese majeste (insulting the monarchy), which carries severe penalties in Thailand.

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