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The year 2016 is the 234th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 71st and last year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). It is reckoned as year 2559 in the Buddhist Era.
Incumbents
- Monarch: Bhumibol Adulyadej (until 13 October), Vacant
- Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
Event
- January 29 – the CC published drafting a new constitution and forwarded it to the NRC for approval
- June 9 – 70th Anniversary Celebrations of Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession
- October 13 – King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at Bangkok Hospital the age of 88 after 70 years of reign. One year period of mourning was declared the following day. His only son, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is to become Thailand's new monarch
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