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2008 in Thailand

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See also:
  
Other events of 2008 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2008 was the 226th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 63rd year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2551 in the Buddhist Era.

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Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Prime Minister:
  • until 29 January: Surayud Chulanont
  • 29 January-8 September: Samak Sundaravej
  • 18 September-2 December: Somchai Wongsawat
  • 2 December-15 December: Chaovarat Chanweerakul
  • starting 17 December: Abhisit Vejjajiva

    • January

  • 2008 ASEAN ParaGames took place from January 20 to 26.

    • March

  • Thai Senate election, 2008 took place on March 2.

    • April

  • Ranong human-trafficking incident took place on April 8. There were 54 reported deaths.

    • October

  • Bangkok gubernatorial election, 2008 was held on October 5. Incumbent Governor Apirak Kosayothin won the election.

    • References

    2008 in Thailand Wikipedia
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