In 1940, following the fall of France, skirmishes broke out along the borders of Thailand and Indo-China which resulted in the return of areas in Laos and Cambodia to Thailand thc following year. Upon the outbreak of the Pacific War on December 8, 1941, Japan demanded free passage through southern Thailand for its attack against British territories. Unahle to resist, Pibul granted permission and, further. issued a declaration of war against Great Britain and the United States in January 1942. A Free Thai underground movement was organized by Prjdi during the war, not only bringing him back to power but also enabling Thailand to avoid being treated as an enemy nation following Japan’s defeat.
|
||||||
The Pacific war : World War TwoYou must be logged in to post a comment. |
||||||
|
Copyright © 2010 Thailand History Guide - All Rights Reserved |
||||||