It's undeniable that this missing item represents a significant chapter in Thailand's history as the 1932 Revolution paved the way to democracy. The revolution carried out by Khana Ratsadon was associated with issues of inequality under the class system in which the elites enjoyed many privileges. During the revolution, Khana Ratsadon was perceived differently by various parts of society, Mr Nakarin said. The disappearance of the memorial plaque has also sparked fierce debate about what the real history of the revolution is. An academic and writer at Way magazine, Itthiphon Kotamee, recently collected a number of myths about Khana Ratsadon.

Source: Bangkok Post April 20, 2017 21:22 UTC