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2004 in Thailand

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Other events of 2004 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2004 was the 222nd year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 59th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2547 in the Buddhist Era.

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Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Prime Minister: Thaksin Shinawatra

    • January

  • 2004 Bangkok International Film Festival took place from January 22 to February 2. Many awards were given out. A list of awards given out can be viewed here.

    • March

  • Miss Thailand Universe 2004 was a beauty contest held on March 27. Morakot Aimee Kittisara was the winner.

    • July

  • XV International AIDS Conference, 2004 was held from July 11 to July 16 in Bangkok.

    • August

  • 2004 Bangkok gubernatorial election was held on August 29. Apirak Kosayodhin, who belonged to the Democrat party, won the election.

    • October

  • Tak Bai incident occurred on October 25 and resulted in 85 deaths.

    • December

  • 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred on December 26.

    • References

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