Thai Democracy By rebeccagtgs Jan 16, 1932 Absolute monarchy gave way to consitutional monarchy Jan 16, 1946 King Bhumbibol Adulyadej ascended the throne Jan 1, 1973 Made Thai Democracy possible with military Jan 16, 1973 Middle class students went out to the street to fight for democracy Jan 16, 1976 Students were being beaten and the Prime Minister was overthrown Jan 16, 1977 Generals restored the dream of democracy Jan 16, 1992 Lead the country down something that seemed like a lasting democratic path Jan 16, 1997 Mr. Seni Dies