1966 Laotian coup d'état
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The 1966 Laotian coup d'état was brought about by political infighting concerning control of the Royal Lao Air Force, and use of its transports for smuggling. General Thao Ma, who wished to reserve the transports for strictly military use, was forced into exile on 22 October 1966 by fellow generals angling to use the transports for smuggling opium and gold.
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1966 Laotian coup | |||||||
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Part of Laotian Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Forces of Ouane and Bounthone Marthepharak | Forces of Thao Ma | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
General Ouane General Bounthone Marthepharak | General Thao Ma | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
23 dead | None |
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