That anarchic fury reflected the disappointment of radicals at their leaders for prematurely surrendering to the authorities rather than fighting to their last breath. Those who did not surrender wanted to show their defiance.  The fires were also a volcanic outburst of class hatred by the disenfranchised, rural and urban, against the Bangkok-based wealthy ruling class.
Esa anárquica furia reflejaba la decepción de los radicales con sus dirigentes por haber cedido prematuramente ante las autoridades, en lugar de haber luchado hasta el último aliento. Los que no cedieron querían dar muestras de su rebeldía.