Timeline for Democracy in Thailand By russellc Jan 16, 1932 Absolute monarchy gave way to constitutional monarchy Period: Jan 16, 1932 to Jan 16, 2010 Timeline of democrocy in Thailand Jan 16, 1946 The king of Thailand rose to power Jan 16, 1946 Co-founded by Mr. Seni: Prachatipat is the first real political Thai party Jan 16, 1973 the King ousted selfish generals Jan 16, 1976 Worst coup ever in Thai history. Soldiers beat students, and the PM was overthrown by Generals. Jan 16, 1992 the King got rid of a military junta during protests, setting the country on a lasting democratic path Jan 16, 1992 Crown princess called for Siam to unite, loved and respected by most Thai's. Jan 16, 2001 Thaksin Shinawatra tore the country apart politically and economically when he was in power Jan 16, 2006 The army overthrew Mr. Thaksin