Thai Revolution of 1932

The Thai Revolution of 1932 was a peaceful coup that ended centuries of absolute monarchy in Thailand (then Siam). A group of military officers and civilians, called the People's Party, aimed to modernize the country by establishing a constitutional government, reducing the king's control. They successfully persuaded the king to accept a new constitution, transitioning Thailand into a constitutional monarchy. This revolution marked the start of democratic governance in Thailand, replacing the absolute rule with a system where elected representatives hold power, shaping the nation's political development moving forward.