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Beginning of the Chakri Dynasty which is ruled by King Rama I, which rules to this present day. The country is known as Siam. Capital becomes Bangkok.
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Reign of King Chulalongkorn. Railway system developed.
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Siam becomes ally of Great Britain in World War I.
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Bloodless fight against King Prajadhipok. Constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary government introduced.
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Siam changes its name to Thailand
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Japaneese land in Thailand. After negotiations, Thailand lets the Japaneese pass through their country.
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Thailand declares war on the United States and on the British.
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Thailand forced to return territory it had taken from Laos, Cambodia and Malaya. Exciled king returns.
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Exciled king is assasinated.
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Thailand allows the United States to use the bases there during the Vietnam War. Thai troops fight with the U.S. in Southern Vietnam.
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Student riots in Bangkok bring the fall of the military government. Free elections are held.
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The military takes back the government.
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New constitution created.
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General Prem Tinsulanonda takes control.
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General gives up his military position and heads a civilian government. he is re-elected in 1986
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General Chatichai Choonhaven takes Prem's position afterwards.
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A civilian, Anand Panyarachun, is made the prime minister.
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Government collapses. Banharn Silpa-archa made the prime minister.
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Banharn's government is forced to resign after evidence of corruption.