The Coup D’etats in Thailand

THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1947 In November 1947, the so-called Coup d’Etat Group, led by two retired generals and backed by Phibun, seized power…

 THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1951 By 1951 Phibun had begun to share political power with two associates who had participated with him in the…

THE THAILAND POLITICS FROM 1963 TO 1971 In December 1963 Sarit died in office. His deputy, Thanom, peacefully succeeded to the prime ministership and pursued…

THE END OF THANOM REGIME In December 1972, Thanom announced a new interim constitution that provided for a totally appointed legislative assembly, two- thirds of…