Publications on the Thai democracy movement 1976-1979

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Publications on the Thai democracy movement 1976-1979

This collection comprises publications related to the Thai democracy movement published in the United States after the October 1976 Thai military coup.

.2 linear feet; (1 box)

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Union of Democratic Thais (U.S.)

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Bolerium Books (San Francisco, Calif.)

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Historical Background Since the overthrow of the Siam monarchy in 1932, the Thai military has dominated Thailand's unstable government. On October 14, 1973, more than one hundred students protesting military rule at Thammasat University were killed by government forces, resulting in the appointment of a prime minister and a brief period of parliamentary democracy. In October 1976, the military forcefully regained control of the government, po...

American friends service committee

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Quaker organization formed to promote peace and reconciliation through its social service and relief programs. From the description of American Friends Service Committee records, 1933-1988 (bulk 1933-1938). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983753 The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) was organized in June 1917 as an outgrowth of and coordination point for the anti-war and relief activities of various bodies of the Religious Society of Friends in the United States. A ...