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Pibun Songkram's Role In Thailand's Entry Into The Pacific War, Lukasz Staniczek
Pibun Songkram's Role In Thailand's Entry Into The Pacific War, Lukasz Staniczek
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On January 25, 1942, Thailand followed the Japanese example and declared war on the United States and Great Britain. The reasons for Thailand's entry into the war remain controversial. The extent and timing of Japanese pressure and the genesis of the Thai commitment to the Axis side are in dispute. There is not a generally accepted view on why Thailand declared war; however, the issue has been thus far analyzed principally in consideration of Thai national interest. This paper provides a different approach by focusing on the main decision-maker: Thai Prime Minister Pibun Songkram, as the key to solve the …