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1946 in Thailand

Explore 4 historical events and records for Thailand in 1946.

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Historical records for Thailand in 1946

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June

9 June 1946

Assassination of Rama VIII

Rama VIII · Bangkok · House / House of Chakri

Assassination of Rama VIII in his bed in the Grand Palace of Bangkok

9 June 1946

Death of Rama VIII

Rama VIII · Bangkok · House / House of Chakri

Death of Rama VIII, assassinated

June 1946

Resignation of Luang Pridi

Pridi, Luang · Bangkok · Prime Minister of Thailand · Government / Government of Thailand

Resigns after the death of King Ananda

June 1946

Succession

Rama IX · House / House of Chakri

Succeeds as King of Thailand

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