The year 1996 was the 215th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 51st year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and is reckoned as the year 2539 in the Buddhist Era. Major events include the Golden Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej
Incumbents King: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn Prime Minister: until 25 November: Banharn Silpa-Archa starting 25 November: Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana
Event June 9 June - Golden Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej November 25-26 November - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej welcomes U.S. President Bill Clinton for a State Visit. Births May 5 - Naphat Siangsomboon, actor and model June 6 - Chanon Santinatornkul, actor and model December 8 - Jakarin Puribhat, actor See also 1996 in Thai television List of Thai films of 1996
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