Bangkok: Commemorating 52 years since October 14, 1973, the public is invited to keep an eye on the mission to draft a new constitution and break the cycle of coups. Today marks the 52nd anniversary of October 14, 1973. Many organizations are joining together to pay tribute and remember the heroes, emphasizing the value of democracy, and keeping an eye on the joint parliamentary meeting, hoping to push for the release of amendments to the new constitution.
According to Thai News Agency, this morning, the October 14 Foundation held the October 14, 1973 Remembrance Day 2025, marking the 52nd anniversary of the events of October 14, 1973. Various agencies, organizations, and representatives from political parties, such as Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, representing the Prime Minister, laid wreaths; Mr. Sarayut Jailak, Secretary-General of the Prachachon Party, representing the opposition leader; representatives of the National Human Rights Commission; representatives of the heroes' relatives and civil society organizations; and student representatives, attended the event at the October 14 Memorial (Khok Wua Intersection) on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road.
In their remembrance speeches, various groups urged the public to keep an eye on the joint parliamentary session, which will consider a draft amendment to Article 256 of the Constitution, adding Chapter 15/1 on the Constituent Assembly (CDA), or Constitution Drafting Assembly. The meeting, scheduled for October 14-15, aims to open the door to amending the entire constitution and increase public participation in politics. Therefore, they invite the public to join in carrying on the spirit of October 14th, establishing true democracy, and establishing true supreme power for the people. Together, they can unlock the door to successful constitutional amendment.
In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Panithan Wattanayagorn, an expert in foreign affairs and security, delivered a lecture titled "War and Peace in the Modern Era: Thai-Cambodian Relations in a New Context." He addressed the topic of global geopolitics, "We are at war." He explained that global politics and conflicts occurring in many countries have changed in form. He emphasized that wars in every era have conditions. He highlighted the Thai-Cambodian dispute. He stated that there is a mix of problems and conflicts, with many conditions such as scammers, information warfare, fake news, and the use of drone surveillance. Therefore, comprehensive understanding is required to resolve these issues.