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King Taksin establishes a new capital in Thonburi.
1782
Founding of the Chakri dynasty and Bangkok as the new capital.
1851-68
Reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and a period of Western influence.
1855
Bowring Treaty concluded between Siam and Britain stimulating the Thai economy and granting
extraterri-torial rights to British subjects in Siam.
1868-1910
Reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and increased European imperialism in neighbouring coun-
tries.
1874
Slavery is abolished.
1890
Siam's first railway connects Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima.
1893
French blockade Chao Phraya River over disputed Indochina territory, intensify threat of colonisa-
tion.
1902
Siam annexes Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat from the former sultanate of Patani.
1909
Anglo-Siamese Treaty outlines Siam's boundaries.
1913
King Vajiravudh requires all citizens to adopt surnames.
1916
The first Thai university, Chulalongkorn University, is established.
1917
Siam sends troops to join the Allies in WWI.
