Suthachai Yimprasert
Suthachai Yimprasert (April 28, 1956 – September 27, 2017) was a Thai historian who wrote Phan Ching Chart Thai (English: Plot to Take Over the Nation) and Adyakam Rat Nai Vikrit Kan Plianplaeng (English: State Crime Amidst Change Crisis).
An article in Khaosod (a newspaper) said that he "became one of the most respected names in modern historical writing" [in Thailand].[1]
The Nation (a newspaper) called him a noted historian.[2] Tnews "a hardline pro-junta news website, praised him as a “lover of democracy” in its tribute".[1][3]
Early life
He was a student activist, and on 6 October 1976 he and other leftist students gathered after an overnight protest at Thammasat [University], police commandos and right-wing militia members stormed the campus and butchered scores of students. ... [he] saw several of his friends gunned down in the massacre, decided armed uprising was the only solution. He fled to the southern jungle, joined the Communist rebels", and became a guerrilla fighter.[1]
He got his Bachelor’s Degree from Srinakharinwirot University,[4] Master's Degree from Chulalongkorn University and Doctor's Degree from University of Bristol.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Charuvastra, Teeranai; Reporter, Staff (27 September 2017). "Suthachai Yimprasert, Teacher and Crusader for Liberty, 61".
- ↑ "Noted pro-democracy Chula historian passes away at 61". The Nation. Archived from the original on 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ↑ อีกหนึ่งผู้รักประชาธิปไตย!! "อ.ยิ้ม หรือ สหายสมพร" สุธาชัย ยิ้มประเสริฐ เสียชีวิตแล้ว!! บุคคลซึ่งเคยต่อสู้ขอประกันตัว "ดา ตอร์ปิโด".Published 2017-09-27
- ↑ http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2017/09/27/suthachai-yimprasert-crusader-liberty-teacher-61/ "An original version of this article said Suthachai received his Bachelor’s Degree from ... In fact, it was Srinakharinwirot University. We regret the error.
- ↑ ""สุธาชัย ยิ้มประเสริฐ" เสียชีวิตอย่างสงบ". Post Today (in ไทย). September 27, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2020.[dead link]