The Dutch, French, Danish, Arabs, Chinese and British established trade agreements
Beginning of the rule of King Rama I
Slavery was abolished
Siam changes its name to Thailand (“Land of the free”)
Thailand declares war on Britain and US, but Thai ambassador in Washington refuses to deliver declaration to US government
Tsunami
Thousands of people both Thais and foreign tourists are killed as when a massive tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake. it devastated many people
