The year 1963 was the 182nd year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 18th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2506 in the Buddhist Era.

Incumbents

  • King: Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Crown Prince: (vacant)
  • Prime Minister:
    • until 8 December: Sarit Thanarat
    • starting 9 December: Thanom Kittikachorn
  • Supreme Patriarch:
    • starting 4 May: Ariyavongsagatanana IV

Deaths

  • 8 December - Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat, Thai Prime Minister

References


Thailand 2003 Reisebericht Thailand

Chronik Thailands 1969 / B. E. 2512

1963 Wikipedia

3 slide from Thailand Oct 1963 taken before we left Collectors Weekly

1963 Thailand 20 Baht Rama Ix 36th Birthday Commemorative Silver Coin