The year 1991 was the 208th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 46th year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as the year 2534 in the Buddhist Era. Significant events include the coup d'état against the government of Chatichai Choonhavan and the tragedy of Lauda Air Flight 004.

Incumbents King: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn Prime Minister: until 23 February: Chatichai Choonhavan 24 February-2 March: National Peace Keeping Council (junta) starting 2 March: Anand Panyarachun Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana

Events

23 February – 1991 Thai coup d'état 26 May – Lauda Air Flight 004

Births December 17 – Nadech Kugimiya, actor and model

Deaths

See also

1991 Thailand national football team results

References