Thailand

Dutch warlike policy

Nov 23, 1661

The Dutch adopted a war like policy towards the Thais. In typical imperialist fashion, they were not satisfied with the fair trade treaties they negotiated, in good faith, with King Naresuan. First they pirated a Thai merchant vessel, then some Dutch warships blockaded the mouth of the Chao Praya river, thus forcing Siam to sign another treaty, whereby the Dutch obtained a monopoly on the export of deer and cow hides.

King Narai

Nov 23, 1687

The French appeared on the scene of Thai history in the reign of King Narai(1657-1688) Siam and France exchanged embassies. In 1685, Louis XIV dispatched Chevalier de Chaumont as the first French ambassador to Ayutthaya, to be followed by a second ambassador accompanied by 1400 French soldiers and 300 skilled workmen in 1687.

King Narai declares war

Nov 23, 1687

King Narai declared war against the British East India Company. The British goal of using the Indian opium in Thailand like the British did in China was unacceptable.

Capitol

Nov 23, 1800

Bangkok is now the capitol

envoy

Nov 23, 1833

First American envoy to the Thai Court

Independence

Nov 23, 1896

Treaty between britain and france allowed thailand to keep their independence.

slavery

Nov 23, 1905

The king abolished slavery

civil unrest

Nov 23, 1935

Civil unrest and turmoil. King advocates from Europe

Siam to Thailand

Jun 24, 1939

The Government of Siam, the only free nation { the only non-European colony } in Southeast Asia, changes its name to Thailand, which means 'Free Land' ".

return of territories

Nov 23, 1940

In 1940Thailand makes a demand for the return of some territories from French Indo-China.

Thailand/french indo-china fight

May 23, 1941

The French authorities rejected it and fighting broke out. Finally the dispute between Thailand and French Indo-China was settled with the assistance of Japan, which acted as mediator