The Myth vs. Reality
The Royal Thai Army is often presented as disciplined, civilized, and restrained. But history reveals a different truth — a legacy of massacres, coups, and unchecked power.
🔴 1972 – Phatthalung Massacres (Red Drum Killings)
Over 3,000 villagers were burned alive in red oil barrels, accused of being communists without evidence. One of the most gruesome and silenced atrocities in Thai history.
🟥 1976 – Thammasat University Massacre
Students were hanged, beaten to death, and raped. Their only ‘crime’ was demanding democracy. This remains one of the worst student massacres in Southeast Asia.
🟣 1980 – Dângrêk Refugee Massacre
The Thai army forced tens of thousands of Cambodian refugees into a minefield. Thousands perished while the world stayed silent.
🟡 1992 – Bloody May
Peaceful pro-democracy protesters were shot in the streets of Bangkok. Even with cameras recording the violence, no one has ever been held accountable.
🟠 2008–2011 – Preah Vihear Temple Clashes
Border disputes with Cambodia led to civilian bombings and displacements. Human Rights Watch confirmed the use of cluster munitions against civilians.
⚫ 13 Coups Since 1932
Every coup in Thailand has been led by the army. Not a single trial, not a single reparation — a history of total impunity.
Silenced History
These crimes are absent from schoolbooks, censored in media, and ignored by the international community. But the truth remains — history is passed on by those who refuse to forget.
📢 Breaking the Silence
It’s time to tell the world about the brutality hidden behind the polished image of the Royal Thai Army. Justice begins with truth.