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BANGKOK Below is a brief history of Thai protest and coups.
1932 – The Siamese Revolution ends centuries of absolute royal rule, officially establishing a constitutional monarchy and democracy in Siam, later called Thailand.
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1933 – The Boworadet Rebellion, aimed at restoring an absolute monarchy, is put down by the ruling People’s Party, a military-bureaucrat alliance.
1946 – King Bhumibol Adulyadej becomes monarch aged 18. During his 70-year reign, Thailand sees 10 coups and 17 constitutions.
1947 – A coup by royalist-military forces ends the People’s Party’s political role.
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