1862 in Siam

The year 1862 was the 81st year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Siam (now known as Thailand). It was the twelfth year in the reign of King Mongkut.

Incumbents

 * King: Mongkut
 * Front Palace: Pinklao
 * Supreme Patriarch: Pavares Variyalongkorn

March

 * 15 March- British Governess Anna Leonowens arrived in Bangkok with her son Louis to teach English to 82 children. There she met His Majesty King Mongkut.

Births

 * 21 June - Prince Tisavarakumarn is born in Bangkok.

Deaths

 * 18 June - Jean-Baptiste Pallegoix died in Bangkok.