Thailand Frees 33 Jailed in Coup Try
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BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thai government on Friday released all 33 people held in jail for an abortive 1985 coup.
The pardons were made as a mark of national unity for King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 60th birthday celebrations on Dec. 5, Gen. Prachuab Suntharankun, the interior minister, said.
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