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The year 1977 was the 196th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 32nd year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2520 in the Buddhist Era.
Bhumibol Adulyadej, conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great, was the ninth King of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IX. Reigning from 1946 until his death in 2016, he is the third-longest verified reigning sovereign monarch in world history after King Louis XIV and Queen Elizabeth II, reigning for 70 years and 126 days. His reign of over 70 years is the longest reign of any Thai monarch, and the longest native rule of any Asian sovereign.
Prem Tinsulanonda was a Thai military officer, politician, and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 3 March 1980 to 4 August 1988, during which time he was credited with ending a communist insurgency and presiding over accelerating economic growth. As president of the Privy Council, he served as Regent of Thailand from the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 October 2016 until 1 December 2016, when Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed King. At the age of 98, Prem was the longest-living Thai Prime Minister. He is also the oldest regent of any country, surpassing Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold's record, when he became the regent for king Rama X.
Thanin Kraivichien is a Thai former judge, politician and law professor. He was the prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. He was then appointed to the Privy Council and became its president in 2016. With the death of Prem Tinsulanonda in May 2019, he become the oldest living former Thai Prime Minister.
The year 2006 was the 225th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 61st year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is reckoned as the year 2549 in the Buddhist Era. Major events include the celebration of King Bhumibol's Diamond Jubilee, and the intensification of the 2005–06 Thai political crisis, which culminated in a coup d'état on 19 September.
The year 2016 is the 235th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 71st and last year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the first year in the reign of King Vajiralongkorn. It is reckoned as year 2559 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1960 was the 179th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 15th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2503 in the Buddhist Era.
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, 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.
The year 1989 was the 208th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 44th year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as the year 2532 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 2000 was the 219th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 55th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2543 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1998 was the 217th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 53rd year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2541 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1996 was the 215th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 51st year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is reckoned as the year 2539 in the Buddhist Era. Major events include the Golden Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej
The year 1997 was the 216th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 52nd year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is reckoned as the year 2540 in the Buddhist Era. It is most significantly marked by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, which began when the Bank of Thailand floated the baht on 2 July, as well as the promulgation of the 1997 constitution of Thailand.
The year 1992 was the 211th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 47th year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as the year 2535 in the Buddhist Era. It is most significantly the year which saw the events of Black May, a pivotal moment in Thailand's political history.
The year 1976 was the 195th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 31st year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2519 in the Buddhist Era. It is most significantly marked by the Thammasat University massacre on 6 October, which brought an end to a three-year period of civilian rule.
The year 1978 was the 197th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 33rd year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2521 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1956 was the 175th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 11th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2499 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1957 was the 176th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 12th in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2500 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1958 was the 177th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 13th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2501 in the Buddhist Era.
The year 1966 was the 185th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 20th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is reckoned as year 2509 in the Buddhist Era.
The March 1977 Thai coup d'état attempt was a military coup attempt against the military government of Thanin Kraivichien and junta leader Sangad Chaloryu, by Chalard Hiranyasiri on 26 March 1977, but failed within 12 hours. Chalard was executed one month later without trial, in retaliation of the killing of Arun Thavathasin, close friend of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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