Palace Revolt of 1912

Palace Revolt of 1912

Photograph of key plotters
Date1 April 1912
Location
Pranakorn, Siam
Result
  • Captain Yut Khongyu confessed all the rebels' plans and names before a revolt.
  • 3 plotters were sentenced to death, 20 received life imprisonment, 32 received 20 years, 6 received 15 years and 30 received 12 years imprisonment.
  • Most of the plotters were pardoned or had their sentences lessened by the king.
Belligerents
The Rebels of 1912 Monarchy of Siam
Commanders and leaders
Khun Thuayhanpitak King Vajiravudh

The Palace Revolt of 1912 (Thai: กบฏ ร.ศ. 130) was a failed uprising against the absolute monarchy of Siam. Discontent in the army during the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) led to the unsuccessful coup.

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