The year 1862 was the 81st year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Siam (now known as Thailand). It was the twelfth year in the reign of King Mongkut.
Incumbents King: Mongkut Front Palace: Pinklao Supreme Patriarch: Pavares Variyalongkorn
Events January
February
7 February- A Prussian envoy signed a friendship treaty with the Kingdom of Siam. This would be the foundation of modern day diplomatic relations between Germany and Thailand.
March 15 March- British Governess Anna Leonowens arrived in Bangkok with her son Louis to teach English to 82 children. There she met His Majesty King Mongkut.
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Births 21 June - Prince Tisavarakumarn is born in Bangkok.
Deaths 18 June - Jean-Baptiste Pallegoix died in Bangkok.
References
External links