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Sukhothai was once apart of the Khmer empire until 1238; when two Tai chieftains split off from the empire.
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The Sukhothai kingdom relished in the golden age of prosperity. Thailand's modern alphabet was formed and the foundation for modern Thailand was installed.
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By the end of the 14th century Ayutthaya was the most powerful country in southeast Asia. They took control of Angkor but it was hard for them to spread their forces to contain the rebellion. When King Ramathibodi died, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China replaced him.
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This gives the Dutch economic control in Thailand.
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In his reign of only five years, Ayutthaya becomes a major trading area with surplus wealth.
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He also didn't trust the Dutch and ended the agreement with them.
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French influence explands. New kings go on the path of isolation for about 150 years.
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Taksin is crowned King and moves the capital to Thonburi.
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Rama I moves the capital to Bangkok and builds a new palace. He restores the political and social system.
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He repaired monasteries in Bangkok, created Wat Arun, and re-established relations with the west.
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He opened the doors to more foreigners.
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Rama IV westernized things like their military, schools, government, and communications.
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He brought in even more foreign relations and had to give up parts of Thailand in order to avoid being colonized.
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Rama VI set out to modernize Thailand by making primary education required. He made schools and universities for both genders. He emptied out the national treasure because of his expensive lifestyle.
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He had to cut expenses and increase foreign trade. The worldwide economic crisis of the 1930s greatly affected their rice exports.
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This ended absolute monarchy and created a constitutional monarchy.
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Rama VIII was only ten when he was brought into power so most of the authority went to the prime minister, Pibul. Pibul tried to install nationalism into Siam so he changed the name from Siam to Thailand and changed the national flag.
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Pibul accepts Japan's request for passage in order to keep their political administration and army.
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When his brother, Rama VIII, was found shot dead in his room; Rama IX came to power. He is still currently Thailand's king
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The Generals are responsible for developing Thailand's middle class.
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Thailand was constanty unstable for the next decades.
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A vicious collision between military and civilians that lasted three days consisted of killing, riots and beating. It ended when the King stepped in and the military left the government.
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He is accused of corruption and buying votes and he resigns.
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He was elected Prime Minister shortly after.
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Worse violence in Thailand since Bloody May. There were 85 deaths and lots of damage.
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