Unusual commemorative Thai. Medal. 14 October 1973 Memorial Medal.

The medal a private commission commemorates the Thai popular uprising, a pivotal moment when students and citizens successfully demanded democracy, ending military dictatorship. And very seldom seen on the market

A memorial is located on Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, and was unveiled in 1998. text on the medal refers to gathering people to show solidarity and the power of unity.

Translation

Democracy

Of the people

By the people For the people

14 October 1973 was a watershed event in Thailand's history. The uprising resulted in the end of the ruling military dictatorship of anti-communist Thanom Kittikachorn and altered the Thai political system.

Students in particular felt betrayed and held huge public demonstrations calling for the promulgation of a constitution. Violence between police and students escalated, culminating on October 14, 1973, when government forces killed more than a hundred protestors.

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