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Plaek Phibunsongkhram launched a successful military coup against Thailand's popular Monarchy, vastly curtailing its power. How did Phibunsongkhram convince the King to stay a figurehead? Was he angry about losing his power? Did pro-monarchy Thais put up much resistance?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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