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List of events
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 (Rama IX) 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.
Incumbents
Events
- 14–15 May – the Thai baht is hit by a massive speculative attack, triggering the
1997 Asian financial crisis
- 2 July – the Bank of Thailand floats the
baht, leading to rapid devaluation
- 11 October – Promulgation of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2540
- 1 November – Thai Sky TV Station Broadcasting ceased at 6:00 AM.
- 6 November – General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh submits a letter of resignation from the position of Prime Minister.
- 9 November – Chuan Leekpai assumes the position of Prime Minister for a second term, following General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh.
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