The year 1962 was the 181st year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 17th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2505 in the Buddhist Era.
Incumbents King: Bhumibol Adulyadej Crown Prince: (vacant) Prime Minister: Sarit Thanarat Supreme Patriarch: until 17 June Ariyavongsagatanana III
Events
Establishment of Bangkok University October - Tropical Storm Harriet 25 December - Thai-language tabloid newspaper Thairath is founded
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