1862 in Siam
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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.[1]
Incumbents
Events
January
February
- 7 February- A Prussian envoy signed a friendship treaty with the Kingdom of Siam. This would be the foundation of modern day diplomatic relations between Germany and Thailand.[2]
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.
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Births
- 21 June - Prince Tisavarakumarn is born in Bangkok.
Deaths
- 18 June - Jean-Baptiste Pallegoix died in Bangkok.
References
- ^ "The Second Empire and Siam: a brief look at Franco-Siamese relations during the 19th century". napoleon.org. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ Amt, Auswärtiges. "Partners for sustainable development: 160 years of diplomatic relations with Thailand". German Federal Foreign Office. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
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