In recent years, our television screens have been filled with images of public protests against governments. From the beginning of the Arab Spring to the most current protests in Ukraine and Venezuela, which have seen thousands of citizens take to the streets in an attempt to overthrow their governments. Thailand is also currently experimenting with its own version of organized citizenship attempting to overthrow current governments. If we were to look into the past, the current political turmoil in Thailand should come as no surprise. Since the Siamese Revolution of 1932 abolished the absolute monarchy and set Thailand on the path to modernization, Thai political history has been plagued by political unrest, resulting in a series of coups and demonstrations. The political instability of the Thai government has shaped Thailand until now, as the current political turmoil can be seen as an extension of the past. During the Siamese Revolution of June 24, 1932, Bangkok troops seized government property, buildings and some key ministers. Its agitators were both bureaucrats and military officers, known as the People's Party, who called for national reform, including the first written constitution. After negotiations with King Rama VII, changes took place, which put an end to the absolute monarchy that had dominated since 700 years ago. The king remained the titular head of state, but the constitutional government governed the country with the prime minister at its head. General elections were held with the birth of the first national assembly. The People's Party's ongoing struggle to transition to democracy still inspires Thai reformers who demonstrate for greater democratic rights. After the coup, Rama VII abdicated his throne in 1935 and succeeded him. However, an essential element of democracy is respect for the rule of law. In the case of governments, this means that they are obliged to work within the country's constitution. The succession of coups and the changing of constitutions after the Siamese Revolution are evidence of the anti-democratic tendencies of most Thai regimes. If the political elites of the last eighty years had truly believed in democratic principles, the country's political system would have been much more stable. This situation continues today with the UDD and the PPP at odds, each wanting to “amend” the constitution. Ultimately, the past informs the present since the succession of coups has only been a recurring fact and continued from previous demonstrations.