The year 1973 was the 192nd year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 28th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2516 in the Buddhist Era. It most significantly marked by the 14 October uprising, which toppled the military government of Thanom Kittikachorn.
Incumbents
- King: Bhumibol Adulyadej
- Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn
- Prime Minister:
- until 14 October: Thanom Kittikachorn[1]
- starting 14 October: Sanya Dharmasakti[2]
- Supreme Patriarch:
- until 7 December: Ariyavangsagatayana VI
References
- ^ Singh, Ajay; Gearing, Julian (28 January 2000). "The Murky Events of October 1973". Asia Week. Vol. 26, no. 3. Retrieved 30 March 2023 – via CNN.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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