Thailand Background

Kata boards
from: "Tuk tuks, wats, buddhas, hospitals and hello kitty in Phuket and Bangkok" By Janey Matt

Background: A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its three Muslim-majority southernmost provinces.

Links: Thailand Travel Blogs (all) | Thailand Travel Photos | Thailand Travel Forum | Thailand Facts | Map of Thailand

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