Palace Revolt of 1912

Palace Revolt of 1912

Photograph of key plotters
Date1 April 1912
Location
Result
  • Captain Yut Khongyu confessed all the plans and names before a revolt.
  • The plotters, three were sentenced to death, 20 received life imprisonment, 32 received twenty years, six received fifteen years and a further 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 (or King Rama VI) led to the unsuccessful coup.