Timeline of Thailand

Chronology

25 events spanning the history of Thailand. BCE/CE dating.

1. 600 BCE

   Chinese T’ai migration recorded

   Chinese T’ai migration recorded.

2. 300 BCE

   Indian settlements bringing the Hindu religion.

   Indian settlements bringing the Hindu religion.

3. 1000

   The Mons, from Burma, had established themselves in Central Thailand.

   The Mons, from Burma, had established themselves in Central Thailand.

4. 1350

   A monarchy was established in Thailand under the rule of King Ramathibodi.

   A unified Thai kingdom is established under the rule of King Ramathibodi. A series of kings follow, ruling what was then known as Siam.

5. 1516

   Portuguese send an envoy to Thai Court and sign a treaty.

   Portuguese send an envoy to Thai Court and sign a treaty.

6. 1529 – 1569

   War with Burma

   War with Burma.

7. 1782

   Beginning of the Chakri dynasty under King Rama I.

   Beginning of the Chakri dynasty under King Rama I.

8. 1782

   New capital of Bangkok founded.

   New capital of Bangkok founded.

9. 1833

   First American envoy to the Thai Court

   The United States and Siam (now Thailand) concluded a commercial treaty in Bangkok.

10. 1833 – 1847

    Thai-Vietnam war

    Thai-Vietnam war.