2017 in Thailand
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The year 2017 is the 236th year of the
Buddhist Era
.
Incumbents
- King: Vajiralongkorn
- Crown Prince: (vacant)
- Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
- Supreme Patriarch:
- starting 12 February : Ariyavongsagatanana VIII
Events
January
- January 2 - A collision between a minivan and a pickup truck in the Ban Bueng District kills at least 25 people and injures 2 others. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.[1]
- January 7 - At least 18 people are killed in flash flooding.[2]
- January 14 - A fighter jet crashes at Hat Yai International Airport while performing a Children's Day air show, killing the pilot in the process.[3]
- January 15 - The death toll for the floods in the south of Thailand rises to 40.[4]
- January 23 – The death toll in the floods rises to at least 85 people, and the flood have affected an estimate of 1.7 million people.[5]
February
- February 12 - King Vajiralongkorn founded the Phra Maha Muniwong (Amborn Ambaro) as the 20th Supreme Patriarch.
- February 28 - The Thai government fires the police general for "extremely evil" misconduct and interests threatening national security.[6]
March
April
- April 6 - Promulgate the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017.
October
- October 25–29 - The Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).
Deaths
- January 18 – Charnchai Likhitchittha, 36th President of the Supreme Court and 45th Minister of Justice (b.1946).
- January 20 – Professor Khramon Thongthamachad, 4th President of the Constitutional Court and 32nd Minister Attached to Office of the Prime Minister (b.1935).
- January 28 – Khwankhew Wascharothai, Former Deputy Lord Chamberlain (b.1928).
- February 7 – Nilawan Pintong, writer (b. 1915).[7]
- February 17 – General Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army(b.1933).
- July 13 – Paritat Bulbon, racing driver (b. 1970).[8]
- November 30 – Surin Pitsuwan, diplomat and politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1997–2001) and Secretary General of ASEAN (b. 1949).[9]
- December 15 – George Yod Phimphisan, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Udon Thani (b. 1933).[10]
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2017 in Thailand.
- ^ "Road accident kills 25 people in Thailand". 2017-01-02.
- ^ "Flash floods kill 18 in southern Thailand". 7 Jan 2017.
- ^ "Pilot disorientation blamed for Gripen fighter crash". 11 January 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ ""The worst isn't over": More rain expected as Thailand flood death toll rises to 40". 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Flood toll: 85 killed, 4 missing". Bangkok Post. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Thai palace fires 'extremely evil' official". Reuters. 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Star literateur Khun Nilawan passes away at 101". Bangkok Post. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ Businessman shoots himself in Bangkok condo
- ^ Surin Pitsuwan dies at 68
- ^ Bishop George Yod Phimphisan, (1933-2017): A man who knew to value communication and media