Sarit Thanarat
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Sarit Thanarat was a Thai politician and military commander. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army and as Minister of Defense during Plaek Phibunsongkhram's premiership. In 1957, he b
Official portrait, 1962
Sarit Thanarat before 1963
Relief of Sarit Thanarat's life in Khon Kaen, depicts his coup d'état in 1957
Sarit Dhanarajata Monument in Khon Kaen
Siamese revolution of 1932
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The Khana Ratsadon staged a coup d'état in Siam on 24 June 1932. It ended Siam's centuries-long absolute monarchy rule under the Chakri dynasty and resulted in a bloodless transition of Siam into a co
Pridi Banomyong, leader of the civilian faction
Major Plaek Phibunsongkhram, leader of the young army faction
King Prajadhipok wearing khrui and chang kben, armed with krabi
HRH Prince of Nakorn Sawan, the minister of interior and most powerful member in the government