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Constitutional Revolution
The system of politics changed, absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy. -
The name of country was changed.
The name of country was changed by PM, Siam to Thailand. -
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Thailand-French Indochina War
Thailand won, and in honor of dead Thailand soldier, the monument was built. -
Democracy monument (Victory monument) was built.
The monument was built, in honor of dead Thailand soldiers. -
Bloody Sunday
There were demonstrations by Thammasat University students. They involved in other people and students in demonstrations. They called for democratization. Through the demo, citizens fought with police. Finally, Tannom political administration collapsed. -
Bloody Wednesday
Because of Tannom returning, the students and citizens held the protest meeting, and police and the right wing fired to students. -
The military demonstration
PM and his member were caught, and NPKC got control of military and police. -
Black May
The big scale demo arose, and Suchinda cabinet was broke up by King. The army attacked and so many people injured. -
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The term of Thaksin Shinawatra
At this term, PM, Thaksin Shinawatra govern. -
2006 Thai coup
The coup arose by the commander of army, and the parliament was broke up. New constitution came out(published). -
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The confusing period
PAD called for demission of PM, and started demo. There were collisions. Finally, new PM was selected. -
The demo
UCC interrupt the East summit, and canceled by them. PM imposed emergency declaration. -
Black Saturday
The big scale demo happened, the army attacked Thai citizens. Many people wounded and died because of attacks. -
5dead after Thai police clash with anti-government protesters in Bangkok
Summary
There were the clashes between police and anti-government protesters and firefight. Leaders of the protests call for Yingluck's government replacing by an unelected 'people council' There were some causes of collision, such as rice subsidy controversy. Because Yingluck is Thaksin's younger sister, she was thought as marionette.
Reflection
It's a difficult problem for a long term. It'd be better not relying on army.
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2014 coup
There were demonstrations, because of that, the parliament was broke up. The general election and constitution stopped. -
Thais used to military coups, but that’s no guarantee of success
Summary
There were many coups in recent year, but the situation suroundding Thailand don't change easily. Reflection
Thailand needs to find different way for changing their politics. http://www.nationalpost.com/m/search/blog.html?b=fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/05/29/thais-used-to-military-coups-but-thats-no-guarantee-of-success&q=Thailand%20army -
Thailand's junta curfew throughout country
Summary
The army set curfew. Thai economy was influenced by the curfew, in terms of tourism, there were a lots of damage. So, people want to live as usual. On 14th the curfew was lifted. Reflection
For me, setting the curfew is interesting idea, owing to that, the demo became small. It's one of the mesures. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11274026
