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Thailand

  • Jan 1, 1529

    War With Burma

  • Apr 23, 1575

    The Dutch, French, Danish, Arabs, Chinese and British established trade agreements

  • Beginning of the rule of King Rama I

    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