How Thailand avoided colonisation while its neighbours didn’t

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00:00Did you know that Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never formally colonized?

00:05While most of the region fell under colonial rule, Thailand stood strong and kept its independence.

00:11How? Back then, Thailand was known as Siam, a kingdom strategically located between British

00:17controlled Burma and French Indochina. This prime location made it a valuable buffer state.

00:23Both colonial empires realized it was their best interest to keep Siam independent,

00:28avoiding direct conflict by respecting its sovereignty. Thailand's leaders used skillful

00:34diplomacy, modernized the country rapidly, and made strategic concessions to protect the nation.

00:40This brilliant mix of negotiation and modernization allowed Thailand to remain free while its neighbors

00:47were colonized. Thailand's story is a remarkable example of resilience and strategic thinking,

00:53proving that sometimes a smart diplomacy is the best defense.

00:58If you understand that path of circumstances, you can provide a huge understanding of the

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