With King Ananda's intellgence and his far-sighted vision, the King personally visited the
Chinese at Yaowarat and Sampheng. This significant visit helped bridge the conflicis of the two parties
and brought back peace and unity again. The untimely demise of King Rama Vlll generated popular
dissatisfaction and once again the tide turned, Dr. Pride was forced intro exile, and Field Marshal Pibul
again assumed power.
King Rama VIII was succeeded by his younger brother Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is the
King of Thailand as King Rama IX.