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Old newspapers
Old editorial cartoon
The constitution becomes violent by Ngo Ngae, Kieatisak Newspaper, August 7, 1965
It reads: Article 17 of the constitution of Administrative Kingdom shows miraculous power. The announcement by the P.M. to return assets taken by cheating is in trouble. This made the council of drafting the constitution come to mentor the government immediately.
Anyone know what this refers to? A thread on the cartoon is here.
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October 1976 newspaper
Above and below: Thairath, October, 1976 - The headlines read: A sea of blood [carnage] - Dead and injured approximately one hundred - Arresting the students to hang them - Announcing an emergency - Red hot photo collection from Thammasat University on page 4-7
Old newspapers
From Kietisak, August 7, 1965
Dying Textile workers strike against employers
Vijitra holds the white flag (of defeat) over article 17 of the government
Asked Tawee to stay at home in Sapankwai temporary
2 diamond traders killed each other at the golf field, Suan Lumpini
Front page from 1964
From Bangkok Times, July 20, 1964
The headline reads: Daughter of Sarit reveals life - Blocked from seeing her father until his death - Field Marshal Sarit‘s soul came to her in a dream.
Do a ceremony to meet Field Marshal Por ["Por" is the nickname of Praek Piboonsongkram] - Sarit asked to drink young coconut milk [young coconut milk is normally used as offering in many Thai ordinary/ local ceremony hosted for spirituals]
The important person confirmed Field Marshal Por separated from Sarit [Sarit died in December of the previous year, the only Thai PM to die in office. ]Eldest daughter of Field Marshal Sarit gives interview to the Bangkok Times telling her depressing life story since divorce of parents - Saying that Sarit sent diamond pendant for her - She sobbingly asked to see her father, but was prevented until after his death
Bangkok Times, March 6, 1964 - The headlines read: Sarit’s mistress/concubine [minor wife] - Not to face broken home situation and hopeful for support
Survive because of a charm [Buddhist image] - Senior colonel revealed the miracle - The Bangkok Times reveals the latest miracle of Luang Poh Tuad [revered monk whose charms are greatly cherished for miraculous power] who was well known by Thai people for the miracle life saving of the high-ranked soldier unbelievably
Revelation of the estate case of His Excellency Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat that could be well disputed... many mistresses are to be supported and not to wander
Old newspapers
Starting tomorrow: Newspapers from 1964 and 1965Left: Vertigo ad from Bangkok Times, March 6, 1964
Newspaper from October, 1973
Bangkok Post, October 19, 1973 - The great grief day (The English says "The Ten Days")
Right: Back page tribute to the photographers who covered the event.