1997 in Thailand

none 1997 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 AdulyadejBhumibol Adulyadej https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bhumibol-Adulyadej Encyclopedia Britannica 10 June 2018 en Crown Prince: VajiralongkornLondon Staff reporter in Thailand's heir apparent Maha Vajiralongkorn raises fears – and eyebrows https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/13/thailand-maha-vajiralongkorn-crown-prince-king the Guardian 10 June 2018 en 13 October 2016 Prime Minister: until 9 November: Chavalit YongchaiyudhCNN - Thai politician says new coalition government at hand http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/9711/07/thailand/ https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140258/http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/9711/07/thailand/ dead June 12, 2018 CNN 10 June 2018 starting 9 November: Chuan Leekpai Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara SuvaddhanaDoksone Thanyarat Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhism dies at 100 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/supreme-patriarch-of-thai-buddhism-dies-at-100/2013/10/24/d8dac89a-3cc2-11e3-b7ba-503fb5822c3e_story.html?noredirect=on Washington Post 10 June 2018 24 October 2013 Events 14–15 May – the Thai baht is hit by a massive speculative attack, triggering the 1997 Asian financial crisis 2 July – the Bank of Thailand floats the baht, leading to rapid devaluation 11 October – Promulgation of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2540 1 November – Thai Sky TV Station Broadcasting ceased at 6:00 AM. 6 November – General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh submits a letter of resignation from the position of Prime Minister. 9 November – Chuan Leekpai assumes the position of Prime Minister for a second term, following General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh. References 1997 Category:Years of the 20th century in Thailand Thailand Thailand Category:1990s in Thailand