1996 in Thailand

The year 1996 was the 215th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 51st year of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and is reckoned as the year 2539 in the Buddhist Era. Major events include the Golden Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Incumbents

 * King: Bhumibol Adulyadej
 * Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn
 * Prime Minister:
 * until 25 November: Banharn Silpa-Archa
 * starting 25 November: Chavalit Yongchaiyudh
 * Supreme Patriarch: Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana

June

 * 9 June - Golden Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej

November

 * 25-26 November - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej welcomes U.S. President Bill Clinton for a State Visit.

Births

 * May 5 - Naphat Siangsomboon, actor and model
 * June 6 - Chanon Santinatornkul, actor and model