Category:Thailand



A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939 A.D., Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 A.D. led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thai is the primary language; ethnic and regional dialects are also spoken.