The year 1975 was the 194th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 30th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2518 in the Buddhist Era.
Incumbents King: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn Prime Minister: until 26 February: Sanya Dharmasakti 15 February – 13 March: Seni Pramoj starting 14 March: Kukrit Pramoj Supreme Patriarch: Ariyavangsagatayana VII
Events
January
57 primary school teachers quit in Yala province, sending 1,000 students back home. This was due to fears among teachers that they may face violence from separatists.
26 January - 1975 Thai general electionDieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p 284
February
17 February - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake near the Myanmar border is felt in 9 provinces including Bangkok.
30 April - the Stock Exchange of Thailand officially starts trading.
Births 17 June – Phiyada Akkraseranee, actress
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