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    Keesing's Record of World Events (formerly Keesing's Contemporary Archives),
    Volume 19, November, 1973 Thailand, Page 26209
    © 1931-2006 Keesing's Worldwide, LLC - All Rights Reserved.

    Nov 1973 - Military Regime overthrown by Student Revolt. - New Cabinet formed by Mr. Sanya Thammasak.

    The military Government in Thailand headed by Field-Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn resigned on Oct. 14, after mass demonstrations in Bangkok led by students had resulted in rioting and heavy casualties, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej appointed Mr. Sanya Thammasak Prime Minister. The riots nevertheless continued until it was announced on the following day that Field-Marshal Thanom and the Deputy Premier, Field-Marshal Prapass Charusathiara, were leaving the country. Mr. Sanya formed a predominantly civilian Government on Oct. 16.

    Foreign commentators suggested that the primary cause of the upheaval was the general desire to replace the series of military regimes which had ruled Thailand since 1932, with only short intervals, by parliamentary government. The promotion on Sept. 30 of Field-Marshal Prapass to Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and his replacement as C.-in-C. of the Army by General Kris Sivara, generally considered his close supporter, were regarded as indications that the ...

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