Siamese Coup d’État of 1932

The Siamese Coup d’État of 1932 brought about the end of absolute monarchy and created the first constitutional monarchy under King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). Read about the coup that changed Siam forever on my other blog, Faraang.

Mano addressing the gathered crowd at the Throne Hall

Crowd gathered outside Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

Phraya Songsuradet

Phibun

Pridi

Prince Paribatra

The Constitution

Student Protests 14 October 1973

In 1973, Thailand was under a military dictatorship. Disgruntled students staged protests which eventually led to the military opening fire, killing 77 and wounding a further 800. After the protests, the military ruler Marshal Thanom went into exile along with two other senior officers. A civilian government lasted until 1976 when a military counter coup reinstalled the military regime.