Silent Coup (Thailand)

Silent Coup (Thailand)
Date 29 November 1951 Location Thailand Result Coup successful
Belligerents
Government of Thailand	National Military Council of Thailand
Commanders and leaders
Plaek Phibunsongkhram King Bhumibol Adulyadej	Gen. Phao Siyanon Field Marshal Phin Choonhavan Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat Air Chief Marshal Fuen Ronnaphagrad Ritthakhanee

Thailand's Silent Coup of 29 November 1951, otherwise known as the Radio Coup, consolidated the military's hold on the country. It reinstated the 1932 constitution, which effectively eliminated the Senate, established a unicameral legislature composed equally of elected and government-appointed members, and allowed serving military officers to supplement their commands with important ministerial portfolios.