The year 2009 was the 228th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 64th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and reckoned as year 2552 in the Buddhist Era.

Incumbents King: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn Prime Minister: Abhisit Vejjajiva Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana

Events February Sao Saw Et riot broke out against a scheduled pride parade in Chiang Mai. The event was eventually cancelled.

March Miss Thailand Universe 2009 was held in Bangkok. Chutima Durongdej won the beauty pageant.Regent Phuket welcomes Miss Thailand Universe 2009 | Phunket News and Scoop

April 2009 Thai political unrest ended in April. Protesters were criticizing the government.Thai protesters bring Bangkok to a halt - TelegraphTimeline: Thailand's political crisis - CNN.com

May 2009 Asian Wrestling Championships were held in Pattaya from May 2 to May 7.

June 2009 Thailand standoff took place in Yala, Thailand on June 27.

July

30 July: Death Happens, a Thai language horror film is released.

October 2009 PTT Thailand Open ended on October 4. Giles Simon won the singles tournamenthttp://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2009/1720/mds.pdf and Eric Butorac and Rajeev Ram won the doubles tournament.http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2009/1720/mdd.pdf Thai Port F.C. won the 2009 Thai FA Cup Final on October 23.Thailand, FA Cup - 2009 - results, fixtures, tables and odds comparison - bari91.com

Births

Deaths

See also 2009 Thai Premier League 2009 Thai Division 1 League 2009 in Thai football 2009 Thai political unrest 2009 Thailand national football team results 2009 Thailand National Games

References

External links Year 2009 Calendar - Thailand