Why Thailand was never a Sovereign Country

"Screw the government!" - Legends of the Fall



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I was never good at History, eventhough I am fascinated by the stories/legends/myths that is being told in the textbooks. I guess reading and studying are two totally different issues.

However, that does not stop me from speculating why Thailand has remained the only country in the world that is never been conquered, even during World War II. Again, coming from not a History buff, readers should check my facts with their History books/encyclopedia. If it haven't rung a bell yet, I am freestyling crapping here. I am quite sure Siam was not always a peaceful place to be, they tried to kick some sweet Cambodian, Burmese, Laos and even Malaya's ass as far I could vaguely remembered.

Upon visiting Phuket last year and Pattaya this recent April, I honestly find the people very friendly, unassuming and kind. It got me thinking, If these are the attributes that meet the conquerers back then, who would want to take over this country? Furthermore, all these stressed up soldiers would be met up by
1) Massage sir?
2) Tuk2?
3) Suits for you sir?
4) Show, show, tiger show?
5) etc
Imagine if you were a soldier and you land in a country where the locals welcome you like a tourist with all these "services", would you a) feel more motivated and angry and start attacking? or b) feel surprisingly relax and surrender to this unassuming crowd and get pampered?

Thats what I thought. Thus, my submitted thesis/paper for Why Thailand was never a Sovereign Country.