BANGKOK—It’s a mystery that’s captivating Thailand: Who stole a brass plaque commemorating the revolution that ended royal rule 85 years ago? As memorials go, it’s not showy. The 12-inch plaque was set in the roadway at Royal Plaza near a statue of King Rama V, a 19th century monarch. It marked the spot where in 1932 a group of military officers and civil servants declared the country a constitutional monarchy, relegating the king to...
Source: Wall Street Journal April 25, 2017 09:22 UTC