1973 Thai popular uprising
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The popular uprising of 14 October 1973 (Thai: เหตุการณ์ 14 ตุลา, RTGS: Hetkan Sip-Si Tula, lit. 'October 14 Event'; also วันมหาวิปโยค, RTGS: Wan Maha Wippayok, lit. 'Day of Great Sorrow'[1]) 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 altered the Thai political system. Notably, it highlighted the growing influence of Thai university students in politics.
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Date | 9 October 1973 (1973-10-09) – 15 October 1973 (1973-10-15) (6 days) | ||
Location | Bangkok Ratchadamnoen Avenue | ||
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Methods | sit-in, occupation of public avenues, protest march | ||
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Death(s) | 77 | ||
Injuries | 857 | ||
Damage | Buildings near Ratchadamnoen Avenue were set on fire |
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