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A memorial for 6 October - Thailand
A memorial for 6 October 1976 Massacre victims
On this day 43 years ago, security forces and far-right paramilitaries cracked down on thousands of students protesting at the university and nearby Sanam Luang.
The students, from several universities, had demonstrated for more than a week against the return of former military dictator Thanom Kittikachorn from Singapore. They had been painted by media at the time as communists, stirring anger and hatred among far-right groups.
According to the government, 46 died, with 167 injured and 3,000 arrested. Many survivors claim that the death toll was more than 100. The incident was notable for the cruelty and desecration of the bodies.
“We hope the political strife would be more creative.”
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
A memorial for 6 October - Thailand
A memorial for 6 October 1976 Massacre victims
On this day 43 years ago, security forces and far-right paramilitaries cracked down on thousands of students protesting at the university and nearby Sanam Luang.
The students, from several universities, had demonstrated for more than a week against the return of former military dictator Thanom Kittikachorn from Singapore. They had been painted by media at the time as communists, stirring anger and hatred among far-right groups.
According to the government, 46 died, with 167 injured and 3,000 arrested. Many survivors claim that the death toll was more than 100. The incident was notable for the cruelty and desecration of the bodies.
“We hope the political strife would be more creative.”
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.