Undermining The 1932 Revolution

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Undermining the 1932 revolution

Sat, June 23, 2007 : Last updated 17:34 pm (Thai local time)

On 75th anniversary of uprising that brought democracy, many wonder if the spirit has been lost

Thailand will mark the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Revolution of Siam tomorrow under a military regime that staged the country's 11th successful coup d'etat since then.

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Chirawat will join the children of other members of the 1932 Revolution for the annual religious rites at Wat Phrasri Mahathat tomorrow, to commemorate the event and pay tribute to those who brought democracy to the country.

Though the country's 18th constitution is being drafted under the current military regime and will be put to a referendum in the next few months, Charnvit sees it as being part of a vicious circle in the country's politics.

"It's a pity that this constitution will not be the last. We will see more coups and more constitution drafting - a waste of time, money and brains."

Subhatra Bhumiprabhas

The Nation

Edited June 23, 2007 by Mid