14 October Democracy Day is observed in Thailand every October 14 to commemorate the 1973 popular uprising that ended Thanom Kittikachorn’s military dictatorship and restored democracy in the country. Established in 2003, this official memorial day marks the 40th anniversary of the uprising, which involved significant student protests against government repression. The day is marked by a remembrance ceremony at the 14 October Memorial in Bangkok, attended by representatives from political parties, the public sector, religious leaders, and families of those killed during the uprising. The events of October 14, 1973, are remembered for the violent clash between protesters and police, resulting in 77 deaths and hundreds of injuries, ultimately leading to the resignation of the military government. While it is an official observance in Thailand, it is not a non-working day unless it falls on a weekend.