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6 October 1976 massacre
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The 6 October 1976 massacre, also known as the 6 October event in Thailand, was a violent crackdown by Thai police and lynching by right-wing paramilitaries and bystanders against leftist protesters w
A crowd looks on, some with smiles on their faces, as a man uses a folding chair to beat the hanged body of an unknown student just outside the univer
A crowd looks on, some with smiles on their faces, as a man uses a folding chair to beat the hanged body of an unknown student just outside the university. Photo by Neal Ulevich.
Prime Minister Seni Pramoj
Prime Minister Seni Pramoj
The return of Thanom Kittikachorn caused the sit-in at Thammasat University prior to the massacre.
The return of Thanom Kittikachorn caused the sit-in at Thammasat University prior to the massacre.
An exhibition of 6 October 1976 in Thammasat University reads "Thai kill[ed] Thai. Bloodshed [at] Thammasat."
An exhibition of 6 October 1976 in Thammasat University reads "Thai kill[ed] Thai. Bloodshed [at] Thammasat."
1973 Thai popular uprising
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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 alte
6 October 1976 massacre
…Thongchai Winichakul argued that the official death toll should be 45, since one demonstrator died in jail after the incident. In the aftermath of the events of 14 October 1973, the military dictatorship which had ruled Thailand for more than a decade was overthrown. Political, economic and ideological factors caused the society…
Thousands of students gather at Ratchadamnoen Avenue, 1973
Thousands of students gather at Ratchadamnoen Avenue, 1973
Under the leadership of student activist Thirayuth Boonmee (in black), the National Student Center of Thailand protested for a revision of the constit
Under the leadership of student activist Thirayuth Boonmee (in black), the National Student Center of Thailand protested for a revision of the constitution. Thirayuth was arrested, which led to further protests.
The army opened fire on the students, forcing them to duck for cover
The army opened fire on the students, forcing them to duck for cover
14 October 1973 Memorial on Ratchadamnoen Avenue
14 October 1973 Memorial on Ratchadamnoen Avenue