OPINION

Charter recalls the Suchinda disaster

News, Boonlert Visetpricha, Published on 11/04/2016

» Back in 1992 when Gen Suchinda Kraprayoon, who in the previous year toppled the civilian government of Chatichai Choonhavan, took up the role of prime minister, he faced powerful public resistance. His decision to use lethal force against peaceful pro-democracy demonstrators backfired and led to his downfall after 47 days in office.