MUTINY IN SIAM
REBELS SEIZE AERODROME.
LEGATIONS AND BANJCSiGUARDED
THE CAPITAL QUIET. (United Press Association—Copyright). (Received This Day, 11.55 a.m.) SINGAPORE, October 12. A rising occurred among troops in Eastern Siam, who have captured the Donmuang aerodrome, which is the regular landing-stage of the air services to Europe. Thitreen kilometres from Bangkok the rebel troops encountered Government forces from the capital. Firing occurred. No details are available. Martial law has-been proclaimed. Their Majesties are staying at the seaside. Armed guards have been placed at the legations and foreign banks. The population of Bangkok is quiet. The Siamese Consul at Singapore expects the Government to restore normality in two or three days. .
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 2, 13 October 1933, Page 5
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