1981 in Thailand
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The year 1981 was the 200th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 36th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2524 in the Buddhist Era.
Incumbents
- King: Bhumibol Adulyadej
- Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn
- Prime Minister: Prem Tinsulanonda
- Supreme Patriarch: Ariyavangsagatayana VII
Events
March
- March 28 - Garuda Indonesia Flight 206 was hijacked and flown from Indonesia to Thailand.[1]
- March 31 - At 2:40 pm in Bangkok, Indonesian commandos successfully rescued all hostages on board the hijacked Garuda Indonesia Flight 206, after getting permission from Thai authorities.[2]
April
- April 3 - After two days, the attempted coup d'état was put down as thousands of troops took back control of Bangkok without a fight. Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda had taken King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the royal family with him to the city of Korat after General Sant Chipatima had seized control on Wednesday.[3]
References
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- ^ John H. McGlynn and Hermawan Sulistyo, Indonesia in the Soeharto Years: Issues, Incidents and Images (NUS Press, 2007) p178
- ^ "Terrorism: A Fusillade During Prayers", TIME Magazine, April 13, 1981; "Four hijackers die, hostages freed as troops storm jet", Milwaukee Sentinel, March 31, 1981, p2
- ^ "Revolt in Thailand Ends as Rebels Flee", New York Times, April 3, 1981, p11
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