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Jan 1, 1529
War With Burma
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Apr 23, 1575
The Dutch, French, Danish, Arabs, Chinese and British established trade agreements
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Beginning of the rule of King Rama I
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Slavery was abolished
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Siam changes its name to Thailand (“Land of the free”)
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Thailand declares war on Britain and US, but Thai ambassador in Washington refuses to deliver declaration to US government
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Tsunami
Thousands of people both Thais and foreign tourists are killed as when a massive tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake. it devastated many people