TROOPS REBEL
IN EASTERN SIAM. (Received Friday, 12.30 p.m.) SINGAPORE, Thursday. A rising has occurred among troops in Eastern Siam, who have captured the Donmuang Aerodrome, which is the regular landing stage for air services from Europe. Thirteen kilometres from Bangkok the rebel troops encountered Government forces from the capital. Firing occurred, but not details are available. Martial law has been proclaimed. Their Majesties are staying at the seaside. Armed guards are 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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Wairarapa Daily Times, 13 October 1933, Page 5
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