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00:00Behind me is the Royal Rattanakosin Hotel in Bangkok's historic Ratchanomnern area.
00:05More than just a hotel, it plays as a landmark that has witnessed so many important events in Thailand's political history.
00:11Established in 1942, the hotel served as a shelter for protesters during the October 14 Uprising.
00:18During this incident, the hotel's lobby was also stormed by fully armed military forces attempting to disperse the protesters.
00:26Another historic moment was during Bloody May in 1992, when over 200,000 people protested against a military regime.
00:34Protesters once again fled to the hotel to escape the military, but the armed forces reportedly entered the lobby and committed a mass shooting, resulting in many deaths.
00:44The hotel's repeat loss in these events may be due to its location near the Democracy Monument, a focal point for political protests.
00:52With today's uncertain politics, it is still unclear whether this hotel will witness any more significant political events.