1850 in Siam

The year 1850 was the 69th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Siam (now known as Thailand). It was the twenty-seventh year in the reign of King Rama III.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Rama III
 * Supreme Patriarch: Ariyavangsayana (Nag)

Events

 * March – Mission led by Joseph Balestier on behalf of the United States of America arrives in Bangkok to discuss trade and diplomatic treaties, mission fails to achieve anything.


 * August – Mission led by James Brooke on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland arrives in Bangkok to discuss a new and more favourable trade treaty, mission fails to achieve anything.