Power was centralized in the hands of the King and royal elites, leaving ordinary people with no say in how the country was governed. As a result, many citizens expressed their dissatisfaction with how the political system was maintained, leading them to seek a reformation within the political structure.

Non-royal officials and officers had little influence on the country’s governance as high military and government positions were held by the monarchy.

Due to the collapse of the global economy from The Great Depression, Siam’s economy sharply collapsed. With the country’s economy being heavily dependent on the exportation of rice and other agricultural products, farmers became heavily impacted, earning far less for their crops.

In an attempt to stabilize the economy, the monarchy responded by cutting government spending, reducing salaries of officials and limiting public investment. Instead of helping the economy, it ended up making living harder for citizens and civil servants, sparking outrage towards the monarchy and its officials.

Upon returning back to the country, Thai officials and military officers who studied abroad came back with new ideas about democracy, constitutional government, and national development. Their new perspectives made them key supporters and leaders of the revolution

People’s Party took control of and seized military barracks, government ministries, communication centers, strategic location points in Bangkok.

Considered to be a peaceful operation, government and royal forces were not prepared it.

Declaration for the abolishment of absolute monarchy, King will now serve the role as a constitutional monarch, and political power is to remain with the people through a constitution.

King Prajadhipok hears about the coup, ultimately deciding to cooperate with the People’s Party’s demands.

He agrees to the terms with hopes of avoiding violence and bloodshed.

The first permanent constitution is officially proclaimed  

The official end to absolute monarchy, the establishment of constitutional monarchy, the creation of a legislative assembly and political institutions.

Becoming the new framework and foundation of modern Thai governance