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)[3]
- 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
Births
Deaths
See also
References
- ^ Crossette, Barbara (13 October 2016). "Bhumibol Adulyadej, 88, People's King of Thailand, Dies After 7-Decade Reign". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Profile: Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn". BBC News. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ a b Bhuchongkul, Ananya (1992). "THAILAND 1991: The Return of the Military". Southeast Asian Affairs. 1992: 313–333. doi:10.1355/SEAA92R. JSTOR 27912055.
- ^ Kivimäki, Timo (2016). The Long Peace of East Asia. Routledge. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-317-02518-4.
- ^ "Thailand's top Buddhist leader dies". BBC News. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2020.