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2016 in Thailand

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1990s 2000s 2010s

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Other events of 2016 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2016 is the 234th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 71st and last year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the first year in the reign of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). It is reckoned as year 2559 in the Buddhist Era.

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Incumbents

  • Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej (until 13 October), Vajiralongkorn (since 13 October)
  • Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha

    • Event

  • January 29 – the CC published drafting a new constitution and forwarded it to the NRC for approval
  • June 9 – 70th Anniversary Celebrations of Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession
  • October 13 – King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at Bangkok Hospital the age of 88 after 70 years of reign. One year period of mourning was declared the following day. His only son, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is to become Thailand's new monarch

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    2016 in Thailand Wikipedia
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