2008 in Thailand

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See also:	Other events of 2008 Timeline of Thai history

The year 2008 was the 226th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 63rd year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2551 in the Buddhist Era.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej
• Prime Minister:
  • until 29 January: Surayud Chulanont
  • 29 January-8 September: Samak Sundaravej
  • 18 September-2 December: Somchai Wongsawat
  • 2 December-15 December: Chaovarat Chanweerakul
  • starting 17 December: Abhisit Vejjajiva

January

• 2008 ASEAN ParaGames took place from January 20 to 26.^[1]

March

• Thai Senate election, 2008 took place on March 2.^[2][3][4]

April

• Ranong human-trafficking incident took place on April 8. There were 54 reported deaths.^[5][6]

October

• Bangkok gubernatorial election, 2008 was held on October 5. Incumbent Governor Apirak Kosayothin won the election.

See also

• 2008–10 Thai political crisis
• 2008 Thailand national football team results
• 2008 Thailand National Games

References

1. HOME - 4th ASEAN PARA GAMES Information Center Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
2. Low turnout in Thai Senate vote BBC News, 3 March 2008
3. Bangkok Post Breaking News
4. IFES Election Guide | Elections: Thailand Senate 2 March 2008
5. "54 Burmese dead in trafficking horror". Phuket Gazette. April 10, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
6. Chutima Sidasathian; Alan Morison (April 10, 2008). "Horror of Human Trade: 54 Die in Phuket Bound Container". PhuketWan. Retrieved August 3, 2012.

External links

• Year 2008 Calendar - Thailand