Prime Minister [Thanom] Kittikachorn and his cabinet resigned at 1800 hours today Oct. 14th due to pressure of demonstrating students. The King appointed Dr. Sanya Thammasadki [Dharmasakti], rector of Thammasat University to take his place.
But Prime Minister Kittikachorn and his deputy Gen. Prapat [Charusathian] continue as Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces.
Fighting between government forces and students continues up to now.
Some 150 students were allegedly killed in the encounters.
I attach the report on the Middle East.
Cristina Ford, Gaea Pallavicini and Count [D’Orcy?] of Italy arrived by PAL [Philippine Airlines] from Rome at 8:30 PM. They are staying with us at the palace.
No Official Gazette entry for this day.
No Official Gazette entry for this day.