What the records say
- When
- 14 Oct 1973
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 14.00° N, 101.00° E
- Description
- potest movement that overthrew Thanom Kittikachorn
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
1973 Thai popular uprising
Student-led demonstrations in Thailand
The popular uprising of 14 October 1973 was a watershed event in Thailand's history. The uprising resulted in the end of the ruling military dictatorship of anti-communist Thanom Kittikachorn and altered the Thai political system. Notably, it highlighted the growing influence of Thai university students in politics.
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