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1981 in Thailand

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Other events of 1981 Timeline of Thai history

The following lists events that happened during 1981 in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Contents

Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Prime Minister: Prem Tinsulanonda

    • March

  • March 28 - Garuda Indonesia Flight 206 was hijacked and flown from Indonesia to Thailand.
  • March 31 - At 2:40 pm in Bangkok, Indonesian commandos successfully rescued all hostages on board the hijacked Garuda Indonesia Flight 206, after getting permission from Thai authorities.

    • April

  • April 3 - After two days, the attempted coup d'état was put down as thousands of troops took back control of Bangkok without a fight. Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda had taken King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the royal family with him to the city of Korat after General Sant Chipatima had seized control on Wednesday.

    • References

    1981 in Thailand Wikipedia
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