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Chakri Dynasty
Beginning of the Chakri Dynasty which is ruled by King Rama I, which rules to this present day. The country is known as Siam. Capital becomes Bangkok. -
Reign of King Chulalongkorn
Reign of King Chulalongkorn. Railway system developed. -
Siam becomes ally
Siam becomes ally of Great Britain in World War I. -
Constitutional monarch and Parliamentary government introduced
Bloodless fight against King Prajadhipok. Constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary government introduced. -
Siam re-named
Siam changes its name to Thailand -
Japaneese land
Japaneese land in Thailand. After negotiations, Thailand lets the Japaneese pass through their country. -
Declare War
Thailand declares war on the United States and on the British. -
World War II ends
Thailand forced to return territory it had taken from Laos, Cambodia and Malaya. Exciled king returns. -
King Assasinated
Exciled king is assasinated. -
Thailand Agrees
Thailand allows the United States to use the bases there during the Vietnam War. Thai troops fight with the U.S. in Southern Vietnam. -
Change of Government
Student riots in Bangkok bring the fall of the military government. Free elections are held. -
Military Government
The military takes back the government. -
Constitution
New constitution created. -
General Prem Tinsulanonda
General Prem Tinsulanonda takes control. -
Civilian Government
General gives up his military position and heads a civilian government. he is re-elected in 1986 -
General Chatichai Choonhaven
General Chatichai Choonhaven takes Prem's position afterwards. -
Anand Panyarachun
A civilian, Anand Panyarachun, is made the prime minister. -
Government Collapses
Government collapses. Banharn Silpa-archa made the prime minister. -
Forced to Resign
Banharn's government is forced to resign after evidence of corruption.