1981 in Thailand
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The following lists events that happened during 1981 in the Kingdom of Thailand.
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Events
March
- March 28 - Garuda Indonesia Flight 206 was hijacked and flown from Indonesia to Thailand.[1]
- March 31 - At 2:40 pm in Bangkok, Indonesian commandos successfully rescued all hostages on board the hijacked Garuda Indonesia Flight 206, after getting permission from Thai authorities.[2]
April
- April 3 - After two days, the attempted coup d'état was put down as thousands of troops took back control of Bangkok without a fight. Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda had taken King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the royal family with him to the city of Korat after General Sant Chipatima had seized control on Wednesday.[3]
References
- ↑ John H. McGlynn and Hermawan Sulistyo, Indonesia in the Soeharto Years: Issues, Incidents and Images (NUS Press, 2007) p178
- ↑ "Terrorism: A Fusillade During Prayers", TIME Magazine, April 13, 1981; "Four hijackers die, hostages freed as troops storm jet", Milwaukee Sentinel, March 31, 1981, p2
- ↑ "Revolt in Thailand Ends as Rebels Flee", New York Times, April 3, 1981, p11
