15/04/2019: Coronation of King Rama X
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation ceremony took place, affirming stability and continuity in the monarchy.
29/12/2014: Introduction of new Bahamian dollar variants
New variants of the Bahamian dollar banknotes, featuring improved security features, were introduced to combat counterfeit money.
19/09/2006: 2006 Thai coup d'état
The military staged a coup overthrowing the government, causing political instability and affecting the currency.
02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
The Thai baht was devalued triggering the Asian financial crisis, resulting in economic recession and structural reforms.
01/01/1980: Currency Floatation
The Thai baht was shifted from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, leading to increased volatility.
27/12/1974: Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was devalued by 50% to stimulate the country's tourism industry and boost its economy.
14/10/1973: October 14 Uprising
A popular uprising against the military dictatorship led to political reforms and an increase in public participation.
10/07/1973: Independence from British rule
The Bahamas gained independence from British rule, maintaining the Bahamian dollar as its currency.
09/09/1969: Currency Board Agreement
The Bahamas entered into a Currency Board Agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority, establishing fixed exchange rates for their currencies.
01/01/1966: Introduction of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was introduced, replacing the British pound as the official currency of the Bahamas.
01/01/1942: Japanese Occupation
During World War II, Thailand was occupied by Japan, leading to the introduction of Japanese-sponsored banknotes.
24/06/1932: Siamese Revolution
The Siamese Revolution resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, marking the beginning of political changes in Thailand.
06/08/1866: Adoption of the British pound
The Bahamas officially adopted the British pound sterling as their currency, replacing the Bahamian pound.
06/06/1853: Introduction of the Bahamian pound
The Bahamian pound was introduced as the official currency of the Bahamas, replacing the Spanish dollar.