The year 1946 was the 165th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the twelfth and last year in the reign of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), the first year in the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2489 in the Buddhist Era.

Incumbents King: until 9 June: Ananda Mahidol starting 9 June: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: (vacant) Prime Minister: until 31 January: Seni Pramoj 31 January-24 March: Khuang Aphaiwong 24 March-23 August: Pridi Banomyong starting 23 August: Thawan Thamrongnawasawat Supreme Patriarch: Vajirananavongs

Events January

1946 Siamese general electionDieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p278

February

March

April

May

June

Murder of Ananda Mahidol

July

August

September

October

November

December

Births

Deaths

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