1991 in Thailand explained

The year 1991 was the 208th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 46th year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as the year 2534 in the Buddhist Era. Significant events include the coup d'état against the government of Chatichai Choonhavan and the tragedy of Lauda Air Flight 004.

Incumbents

• King

Bhumibol Adulyadej^[1]

• Crown Prince

Vajiralongkorn^[2]

• Prime Minister

• • until 23 February: Chatichai Choonhavan^[3]
  • 24 February-2 March: National Peace Keeping Council (junta)
  • starting 2 March: Anand Panyarachun^[4]
• Supreme Patriarch

Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana^[5]

Events

• 23 February – 1991 Thai coup d'état
• 26 May – Lauda Air Flight 004

See also

• 1991 Thailand national football team results

Notes and References

1. Web site: Crossette . Barbara . Bhumibol Adulyadej, 88, People's King of Thailand, Dies After 7-Decade Reign . The New York Times . 23 July 2020 . 13 October 2016.
2. Web site: Profile: Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn . BBC News . 23 July 2020 . 13 October 2016.
3. Bhuchongkul . Ananya . THAILAND 1991: The Return of the Military . Southeast Asian Affairs . 313–333 . 1992. 1992 . 10.1355/SEAA92R . 27912055 .
4. Book: Kivimäki . Timo . The Long Peace of East Asia . 2016 . Routledge . 978-1-317-02518-4 . 96 . en.
5. Web site: Thailand's top Buddhist leader dies . BBC News . 23 July 2020 . 24 October 2013.