1997 in Thailand
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The year 1997 was the 216th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 52nd year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and is reckoned as the year 2540 in the Buddhist Era. It is most significantly marked by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, which began when the Bank of Thailand floated the baht on 2 July, as well as the promulgation of the 1997 Constitution of Thailand.
Incumbents
- King: Bhumibol Adulyadej[1]
- Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn[2]
- Prime Minister:
- until 9 November: Chavalit Yongchaiyudh[3]
- starting 9 November: Chuan Leekpai[3]
- Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana[4]
Events
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Births
- March 27 – Lisa Manoban, singer
Deaths
References
- ^ "Bhumibol Adulyadej". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ London, Staff reporter in (13 October 2016). "Thailand's heir apparent Maha Vajiralongkorn raises fears – and eyebrows". the Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ a b "CNN - Thai politician says new coalition government at hand". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Doksone, Thanyarat (24 October 2013). "Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhism dies at 100". Washington Post. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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