SIAM’S MYSTERY MAN
ARRIVAL AT SINGAPORE GOODWILL TOUR OF THE WORLD Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SINGAPORE, August 12. (Received August 13, at 10 a.m.) Luang Pradit, the so-called mystery man of Siamese politics, arrived at Singapore under a strong guard of special police. Interviewed, Pradit confirmed that he was making a goodwill tour of the world in the interests of Siam. He denied being banished. Last time Pradit passed through Singapore, in 1933, he was going to banishment after accusations of Communism. hut since his recall he has achieved the highest positions in the Siam Government. He is now Minister of the Interior.
Pradit said: “I want to deny all the sensational stories circulating at present. The arrest of 15 non-commis-sioned officers in the army scotched an insurrection plot. There is no longer any danger of a rising against the Government. 1 am going to Berne to interview the boy king and discuss arrangements for his return to Bangkok for the coronation.”
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Evening Star, Issue 22106, 13 August 1935, Page 9
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161SIAM’S MYSTERY MAN Evening Star, Issue 22106, 13 August 1935, Page 9
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