1981 in Thailand

Incumbents

• King: Bhumibol Adulyadej
• Crown Prince: Vajiralongkorn
• Prime Minister: Prem Tinsulanonda
• Supreme Patriarch: Ariyavangsagatayana VII

  Events

March

• March 28 - Garuda Indonesia Flight 206 was hijacked and flown from Indonesia to Thailand.
• March 31 - At 2:40 pm in Bangkok, Indonesian commandos successfully rescued all hostages on board the hijacked Garuda Indonesia Flight 206, after getting permission from Thai authorities.

  April

• April 3 - After two days, the attempted coup d'état was put down as thousands of troops took back control of Bangkok without a fight. Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda had taken King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the royal family with him to the city of Korat after General Sant Chipatima had seized control on Wednesday.