In Thailand, it is known as the "Young Turk Rebellion" (Thai: กบฏยังเติร์ก, romanized: Kabot Yang Toek), referring to the group of military officers that led the coup, or more mockingly as the "April Fools' Day Rebellion" (Thai: กบฏเมษาฮาวาย, romanized: Kabot Mesa Hawai), referring to the date of the coup along with its failure.

[1] Field officers from the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Class 7, known as the "Young Turks", including Manoonkrit Roopkachorn (Manoon Roopkachorn at that time), Prajak Sawangjit, and Pallop Pinmanee, were involved in 1976 Thai coup d'état as a significant force and helped Kriangsak Chamanan become prime minister.

Later when Kriangsak became unpopular, they strongly supported and helped Prem Tinsulanonda, the northeast army leader, become Prime Minister of Thailand in 1980.

[2] On 1 April 1981, Class 7 leaders led by San Jitpathima, deputy commander-in-chief of the army, staged a coup, calling themselves the "Revolutionary Council".

[2] Prem went to Suranari Base of the 2nd Army Area in Nakhon Ratchasima Province with the Thai Royal Family, including King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in the morning, and set up a counter-coup with an assistance from Arthit.