1997 in Thailand
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The year 1997 was the 216th year of the
baht on 2 July, as well as the promulgation of the 1997 constitution of Thailand
.
Incumbents
- King: Bhumibol Adulyadej[1]
- Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn[2]
- Prime Minister:
- until 9 November: Chavalit Yongchaiyudh[3]
- starting 9 November: Chuan Leekpai[3]
- Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana[4]
Events
- 14–15 May – the Thai baht is hit by a massive speculative attack, triggering the 1997 Asian financial crisis
- 2 July – the Bank of Thailand floats the baht, leading to rapid devaluation
- 11 October – Promulgation of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2540
- 1 November – Thai Sky TV Station Broadcasting ceased at 6:00 AM.
- 6 November – General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh submits a letter of resignation from the position of Prime Minister.
- 9 November – Chuan Leekpai assumes the position of Prime Minister for a second term, following General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1997 in Thailand.
- ^ "Bhumibol Adulyadej". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ London, Staff reporter in (13 October 2016). "Thailand's heir apparent Maha Vajiralongkorn raises fears – and eyebrows". the Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ a b "CNN - Thai politician says new coalition government at hand". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Doksone, Thanyarat (24 October 2013). "Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhism dies at 100". Washington Post. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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