October 6, 1976: Violent crackdown at Thammasat University

In the morning of October 6, security forces and right-wing extremists stormed into the university compound.

Dozens of the protesters were killed, most of them with gunshots, during the violence in and around the university, as well as at the nearby Sanam Luang public ground. Lynching and rapes were also reported during the crackdown.

A military coup that evening overthrew the government of MR Seni Pramoj and put an end to three years of liberal democracy.