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homelands from colonialism or semi-colonialism, were
gathered in Paris at the time, including, Nguyễn Sinh Cung
(Ho Chi Minh), Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi, as well as many other
revolutionists from many countries…”

The Great Scheme

On Rue Henri Martin, a cool and pleasant street which
stretches over the length of 500 meters, Lieutenant Prayun
Phamonmontri invited Mr. Pridi on a walk and discussion, some of
their discussion was recorded as follows.
“Some mentioned about whispers from many
people who wish to convert from Absolutism but no one
actually means it. Therefore, we must not just discuss but
we must act, from small to large, by laying down method
for recruiting trustworthy comrades in order to form the
f rst cell. Afterward, I’ve invited Lieutenant Plaek and
Second Lieutenane Tassanai, who relocated from their initial
residence to the my neighbor, at Quarier-Latin. Here, we had
abundant chances for daily discussion, and we’ve recruited
many more comrades.”

The New Wave of Political Momentum

In February 1926, Mr. Pridi and six other friends convened
at a dormitory, on Rue du Sommerard Street in Paris. The convention
lasted for 5 days and was joined by 7 participants, namely,
Lieutenant Prayun Phamonmontri, Lieutenant Plaek Khittasangkha,
Second Lieutenane Tassanai Mitrpakdi, Mr. Tua Lapanukrom, Luang
Siriratchamaitri (Mr. Jaroon Singhaseni), Mr. Naep Phahonyothin,
and Mr. Pridi Banomyong.
This was the origin of the movement, under the name
“Khana Ratsadon” (The People’s Party”), where the group major

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