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2005 in Thailand

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Other events of 2005 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2005 was the 223rd year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 60th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2548 in the Buddhist Era. The year saw the re-election of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his second term in office, becoming the first democratically elected prime minister to complete a four-year term.

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Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Prime Minister: Thaksin Shinawatra

    • February

  • 2005 Thai general election was held on February 6. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra won the election.

    • March

  • Miss Thailand Universe 2005 took place on March 26. Chananporn Rosjan was the winner.

    • April

  • 2005 Songkhla bombings took place on April 3.

    • References

    2005 in Thailand Wikipedia
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