Describes the profound social impact of the overthrow of the Thai absolute monarchy in 1932 and explains the importance of democracy in a country long known for authoritarian politics.Thailands monarchy and military have dominated the narrative of the countrys modern history and their leadership is often accepted as evidence of a cultural preference for authoritarianism. Despite a long history of military coups that have upended the course of the countrys democracy however Thailands democratic history is a vital though largely ignored aspect of modern Thai society. Based on extensive archival research Amnesia delves into the social and political beginnings of Thai democracy and explains how a bloodless revolution against the monarchy in 1932 introduced a constitutional democracy and ignited enduring hopes for a fairer society and a more representative government.