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The year 1982 was the 201st year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand, which celebrated its bicentenary on 6 April. It was the 37th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2525 in the Buddhist Era.

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The year saw several assassination attempts and tensions with the Communist insurgency, culminating in several terrorist attacks.

Incumbents

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King
Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Prime-minister
Prem Tinsulanoda

Events

January

April

March

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Bangkok Street in 1982

May

June

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Pattaya in 1982

July

August

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Thai woman selling durians at the Bangkok floating market

September

October

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Bangkok tourist shop

November

December

Births

Deaths

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