Question #10
What happened on October 7-13, 1973?
Students begin to protest at various universities, demanding that the prisoners to be released. Protesters march to Democracy Monument and then to the palace to get support of the king
What events show that history repeats itself in Thailand?
-1973 Student Uprising -Thammasat University Massacre -Black May Incident -Red Shirt Protest violence
Actions of the NSCT?
-Boycott of Japanese goods -Satire of Thanom government leads to Ramkhamhaeng students being expelled à protests of 50,000 then lead to them being reinstated -NSCT gains widespread public support due to these actions
Results of Student Uprising of 1973?
-Ending of Military Junta -Civilian interim government that is put into place is ineffective, sets up future protest in 1976 -King's role as a moderator between opposing forces is reinforced, this will set up the stage and his role for future protests -NSCT becomes splintered, with various students subscribing to different ideologies
Prime Minister/Dictator - Thanom Kittikachorn: (1963-1973)
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Event #1: Student Uprising on October 14,1973. How many deaths were there?
77 deaths
What were the goals of the National Student Center of Thailand (1968)?
Aimed to coordinate and organize students to take political, community, and inter-university action
What happened on October 14, 1973?
As the groups were to disband, violence erupted between police and civilians-Military force is introduced through helicopters, tanks, and soldiers. By nightfall, King claims that the Thanom rule is disbanded
Inspired by leftist ideology lead to...?
Formation of the National Student Center of Thailand (1968)
What were the causes of the 1973 Student Uprising?
Increase in number of students: 15,000-150,000 from (1961-1972)
Event #2: Thammasat University Massacre. When was it?
October 6, 1976
Event Timeline of the Student Uprising of 1973?
October 6, 7-13, 14
How many deaths were there?
Official count: 46. Non government organization count: 100+
What happened on October 6, 1973?
Thirayuth and 10 others hand out leaflets on drafting the new constitution-they are arrested
Under the Center of Thailand (1968), students observed development issues in rural parts of Thailand?
Under Thirayuth Boonmee, NSCT became more politically charged à Primary Goal: Removal of Thanom Government
Does history repeat itself?
Yes.
Prime Minister Seni Pramoj was the PM of Thailand from April 20-October 6, 1976.
he was killed at 3pm
