THE AYUTHAYA ERA, 1350-1767
THE AYUTHAYA ERA (1350-1767) The kingdom of Ayutthaya was founded by U Thong, an adventurer allegedly descended from a rich Chinese merchant family who…
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THE THAILAND POLITICS:1963 – 1971
THE THAILAND POLITICS FROM 1963 TO 1971 In December 1963 Sarit died in office. His deputy, Thanom, peacefully succeeded to the prime ministership and…
Read storyTHE THAI KINGSHIP
THE THAI KINGSHIP The Thai rulers were absolute monarchs whose office was partly religious in nature. They derived their authority from the…
Read storyTHE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1971
THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1971 In November 1971, Prime Minister Thanom executed a coup against his own government, thereby ending the…
Read storyTHE AYUTTHAYA – FINAL PHASE
THE FINAL PHASE OF AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM After a bloody period of dynastic struggle, Ayutthaya entered into what has been called its golden age, a…
Read storyTHE END OF THANOM REGIME
THE END OF THANOM REGIME In December 1972, Thanom announced a new interim constitution that provided for a totally appointed legislative assembly, two- thirds…
Read storyTHE BANGKOK PERIOD , 1767 – 1932
THE BANGKOK PERIOD (1767 – 1932) As they had in the sixteenth century, the Thai made a rapid recovery under a brilliant military leader.…
Read storyTHE MILITARY RULE AND A LIMITED DEMOCRACY
THE MILITARY RULE AND A LIMITED DEMOCRACY With the support of the king and the military membership of NARC, a new government was…
Read storyTHE CHAKKRI DYNASTY
THE CHAKKRI DYNASTY With the death of Taksin, the Thai throne fell to Chakkri, a general who had played a leading role with Taksin…
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THE POWER IN PREM ‘S PERIOD Although a military figure, Thailand’s new prime minister sought to give civilians a greater role in government…
Read storyTHE MONGKUT ‘S OPENING TO THE WEST
THE MONGKUT ‘S OPENING TO THE WEST Nang Klao died in 1851 and was succeeded by his forty-seven- year-old half brother, Mongkut (Rama IV,…
Read storyTHE COUP D’ETAT IN SEPTEMBER 2006
THE COUP D’ETAT IN SEPTEMBER 2006 Thailand was a constitutional monarchy until the sudden coup on September 19, 2006. The King was well respected…
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