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2010 in Thailand

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1990s 2000s 2010s

See also:
  
Other events of 2010 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2010 was the 228th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 65th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2553 in the Buddhist Era. The year saw large anti-government protests which led to a violent military crackdown in May.

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Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Prime Minister: Abhisit Vejjajiva

    • March

  • Miss Thailand Universe 2010 was held in Bangkok on March 20.Fonthip Watcharatrakul was the winner.

    • May

  • 2010 Thai military crackdown ended on May 19. There were 87 reported deaths and at least 2,000 injuries, 51 missing civilians as of 8 June.

    • References

    2010 in Thailand Wikipedia
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