The Associated Press
06 October, 1976
A supporter of the military regime strikes at the lifeless body of a left-wing student outside the Thammasat University. At least 15 persons were killed when police stormed the campus where students were demonstrating against the return of former military ruler Thanom Kittikachorn.
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