King Rama IV concluded a treaty with European countries to avoid becoming a colony and established modern Thailand. During his reign, many social and economic reforms were carried out. At the end of 19th century, King V of Bangkok dynasty absorbed a lot of western experience to carry out social reform. In 1896, Britain and France reached a compromise of interests, which indirectly made Siam the only country in Southeast Asia that was not colonized.

Siam leans towards Japan in World War II, and was occupied by Japan in 1941, and declared to join the Axis. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched the Pacific War, and Japan and Siam signed the Treaty of Japan-Thailand Offensive and Defending Alliance. On January 25, 1942, Thailand declared war on Britain and the United States, and Japan once ceded part of its occupied land in Myanmar and northern Malaya Peninsula to Siam.

On August 15th, 1945, Japan surrendered, and Siam immediately declared "Siam's declaration of war against Britain and the United States on January 25th, 1942 invalid" the next day, and Siam's declaration of "declaration of war invalid" was recognized by the Allies. In 1949, it was renamed Thailand. Thailand means "king of thailand". In its history, Thailand can be proud that it is the only country in Southeast Asia that has not been colonized.

After World War II, Thailand became the main military ally of the United States in Southeast Asia. Thailand is also a pivotal country in Southeast Asia. Bangkok, the capital, is a metropolitan area with a high degree of internationalization of China in the region. In addition, Thailand is one of the founding countries of ASEAN and has taken an active part in the affairs in Southeast Asia.

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Thailand is a Buddhist country, and with its changeable scenery and rich cultural connotation, it has become a unique choice for many tourists in their holiday plans.

Thailand is known as "the country of Buddhism", "the country of elephants" and "the country of smiles" in the world.

Thailand is a country with thousands of buddhas and temples, and its belief is a country with smiles in the world; With islands, delicious food and unique culture, this is a natural tourist country. Thailand is rich in tourism resources, with more than 5 scenic spots. Apart from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, a number of new tourist spots such as Chiang Rai, Hua Hin and Koh Samui have developed rapidly. Attracting many foreign tourists.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Thailand.