After receiving approximately ten million comments about my pronunciation of Thailand in this video, it really makes me wonder how you all pronounce Taiwan. Seriously, people.

Japan: I surrender. Thailand: This never happened.

* Japan invade Thailand * Thailand : imma join ur side okay? Japan : * lost * Thailand : *i never met this man in my life*

Thailand was like “You can have a little bit of my land but not my country, deal??” And then French was like “Ok deal”

Japan : we lost Thailand : No, you lost

Britain: *Imma take Singapore and Malaysia* Dutch: *Imma take Indonesia* America: *Imma take Philippines* Thailand: *Imma eat popcorn*

Thailand: 0:23 0:29 0:47 0:49 3:53 4:31 Taiwan: 3:23 4:04 4:08 4:14 4:21 4:25 4:47 4:57 5:07 5:14

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Other countries: We're going to colonized everything! Thailand: I'm gonna do what's call a pro gamer move.

Japan: We are the only Asian Country to never be colonized! Thailand: Hold my Pad Thai...

I know that Russian and Thai king were friends. And Russia was protecting Thailand from other European countries. Why isn't that mentioned....

1:47 This is Full name of Thailand capital city *krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit*

The last king of Russia helped Thailand and friendly sincerely.

The one phase that I as a Thai students have heard when I was little is that "We agree to lose our legs, in order to keep the heart and soul" เรายอมเสียดินแดนประเทศราช เพื่อรักษาเอกราชไว้ Someone also said that there is a con comes with not being colonized is that our children have hard time learning English (so as Japan). But most of our tradition is not destroyed by other country. Thailand is also a place that refugee took as their destination to save their lives because our land is abundance and we are normally generous. In my hometown I have many freinds that family moved from Vietnam, China in Grandfather generations, but they are grown as Thai people. Most refugee does not considered themselves as foreigner anymore. They called Thailand their home. I'm very grateful that I was born and raised in this country. There are some flaws in politics, but I still love Thai food, Thai weather and Thai people.

I thought I heard Taiwan a few times instead of Thailand

In the case of Thailand: The first Europeans to explore the world by boat were Portugal and Holland ... They did not have a primary goal of colonization. Focus on trade Which countries around the world are welcome Later, after the industrial revolution in Europe Industrial weapons were created. England, France and Spain were using weapons to rob the world. Thailand is the goal of both England and France to seize colonialism and psychological intervention, causing the broken society to unity in each country. Both colonial countries agreed to take over Indochina. Dividing the colonies to the Chao Phraya River In the middle of Thailand, England was able to conquer parts of the land. To the north (Shan State), west (Myeik, Dawei) and the south (Kelantan, TrangKanu, palis and Langkawi Island) of Thailand first. But England has a big battle with China and India Therefore only a Frenchman remains determined to rob Thailand Sending troops to seize Lan Chang, Champasak, ฺBurapa County, Koh Kong, Trat and Chanthaburi provinces of Thailand, causing Thailand to develop an army with modern weapons to open the Great Asia Burapha War with France. Successfully expelled France from the territory, with Japan as the mediator to negotiate peace The result of that war Thailand has almost all of the land that foreigners have robbed back ... But in no time The Second World War occurred. Japanese troops entered Thailand. By contracting that if Japan wins the war, it will return the rest of Thailand that the foreigners robbed back to Thailand. However, Thailand still operates an underground policy to support the Allies called "Free Thai Movement" concurrently After the end of World War 2, Japan lost the war. Causing Thailand to struggle to show their allies about the Thai Free Mission in order to be recognized as a coalition country, with China, Russia voting for Thai requests, but America and France Claiming as a sculpture of war Seize the land that Thailand has recovered from the war with France Returned to France as before ... Thai history And the situation continued until the present time Show that: No matter what happens Colonialist Still always being a hunter/robber of the world in order to find benefits for himself without consciousness of humanity ...

British and France: We want Thailand Russian Empire: Nope

In short, Thailand never got colonized because they negotiated with everyone.

I’m thai and the only Thai history I remembered learning was when my teacher said some countries tried to start a war and we just gave them a shit ton of land.

I am Thai and I love the way you present your knowledge and good information. And thanks for helping pass these stories to the public. 🙏🙏🇹🇭

Allies: you took everytime from me Thailand; i don't even know who you are

We weren’t occupied by a European power but was still occupied by Japan who treated us harshly

The relationship between Siam and the Russian Empire in those days as well. That made England and France fearing. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇷🇺🇷🇺

The pen is mightier than the sword.

You forgot to mention the Russian part in that history... That is why Britain and France refused to take Thailand, jut traded some territories.

Love Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤️❤️ From Indonesia🇲🇨🤗

How to play Civ Diplomacy Hard mode: Thailand.

As a Thai, I found this interesting and learned more than I did in class :)

3:46 Fun facts if you don't know: that building is still there to this day

Thailand THAI-LAND, the land of the Thais not Taiwan. Taiwan is in East Asia and Taiwan separated from China, Taiwanese speak Chinese. Thailand is in Southeast Asia, and Thai people speak Thai language.

_They never got Thailand._

Japan: Omae wa mou shindeiru Thailand: but i'm your ally Japan: Nani?!

Superior diplomacy, playing great powers against each other, modernization, and open to change and trade to everyone. And by everyone, I seriously mean everyone.

Very interesting video, great work. You could make this a series with other countries that were never colonized.

So Different with Indonesia... Indonesia was colonize by portugues, dutch, japan for along time... Salute for Thailand.. They was solite and strong 👏👏👍👍

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Wow. Farang know alot about thailand!! soo good

I think the relationship between Thailand and Russia could help also. Now i still can travel to Russia without visa needed ;)

We as Moroccans tried to do the same thing. But traitors overwhelmed us. Good job Thailand.

i’m thai and when he tried to say Bangkok’s actual name, i felt that

Awesome video, and subscribed!!

They never got Ethiopia! Britain and France are still hungry. They never got *Thailand*

In 1945 Allies : You! Thailand you lose this war! Thailand : What you said? We are same side!? Japan : ....

thanks a lot, great video and I learned a lot

Great video, congratulations

Korea was colonized, just not by Europeans. Ditto Liberia

Bill Wurtz: *THEY NEVER GOT THAILAND*

Greetings from the Philippines. Long Live the Kingdom of Thailand!🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

European countries : Imma colonize this area Thailand : *Uno block card* Edit : Excuse me, why people like my stupid comment-

Thailand:We can't lose if we are on both side. Btw am from thailand keep up the great job Khaubis

Why do you keep saying Taiwan instead of Thailand?

its really cool to watch your own country's own brief history on how and why it never got colonized

Thailand exist Other countries: Ah yes, the negotiator

Thank you for doing a very good job covering a history much overlooked in the west. Just a few corrections and some extra information: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Ayutthaya and had a significant effect, introducing foods and ingredients that have become staples, and loanwords that are still part of the language. They also brought medicine and weapons used in the Siam-Burma wars. Siam was the name given to The Tai Kingdoms by foreign countries, it was not formally used by Thais until King Mongkut in the mid-19th Century, and this was largely a nod to the western nations that were returning and rebuilding affluence. During the reign of his brother, King Rama III, it was The Chinese who supplied much needed trade for the new capital, but following The Opium Wars China's dominance faded. King Rama III had managed to acquire a personal fortune in trade before becoming king (he was not originally in line to be king, but that's another story) which he set aside to be used in case of national emergency. King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, did use this money to pay France a huge ransom after France stole Siamese territory and sent gunships up The Chaophraya River; a move The British admonished The French for. After the fall of Ayutthaya it was only a matter of months, not years, before King Taksin The Great founded a new capital in Thonburi, reunited the kingdoms, and took over the Lao kingdoms. He was then overthrown in a coup and the capital was relocated across the river to Rattanakosin. The reign of Rama VI (also the king who devised naming the kings of The Chakri Dynasty Rama I, II, III, etc.) was one of nationalism after the sweeping modernisation of reformist King Chulalongkorn The Great-who was hailed globally as an important head-of-state and was the first Siamese king to tour Europe. Rama VI sent a division of the newly modernised Siamese military to Europe to show that the nation was still a global player. There was a failed coup attempt during his reign owing to the extravagance you mentioned. This failed coup was a point of discussion by Thai students in Europe, which included Pridi Bhanomyong and Plaek Phibul Songkhram, during the reign of Rama VII. After returning to Siam they organised the bloodless revolution and formed The People's Party, and a constitutional monarchy. The story becomes complicated after that, but a major point is that Pridi Bhanomyong and Phibul Songkhram differed widely in their politics. During World War II Phibul Songkhram signed a treaty with Japan and declared war on The Allies. Pridi Bhanomyong intercepted that declaration and received American aid to operate The Seri-Thai freedom fighters which undermined Japanese activity, gave intelligence, and provided aid to the P.O.W.s along The Death Railway. After the war The U.S. protected Thailand from having to pay retribution, and Thailand didn't request the land stolen by The French which Japan had promised to return to them. This has remained a sticky political issue to the present with The International Court recently having to rule on whether Phrea Vihear is located in Thailand or in Cambodia, and over which a war nearly started, and of course led directly to The Indochina Wars (A.K.A The Vietnam War) when The Allies restored French colonial power.

Cause they adopted colors British and french flag , poor french though it was British colony while UK thought its french one's , both didnt wanna war

Congratulations on over half a million views on this video!

I'm Thai and I'm proud that we have never been colonized by any country. Eventhough we lost many part of our country but atleast we have our own language, our own cultures and traditions

World war exists Thailand: That was never a thing

Moved to Thailand six months ago, learning the history is an important part of learning the culture here. Thank you. Duly subscribed

ur pronunciations are on point

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I haven't watched this channel in like forever its cool to see that your still making videos. keep up the good work man

Full name of Bangkok issssss Krungtheb mahanakorn ammornsattanakolsin mahintaradilob nobphobparatsatchataniburirom udomnivez mahazatan ammonvimarn avertansatin sarttatatiya visanukrum satid ... Very Long~~~ 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

It came pretty close by the Japanese in WW2. The railway bridge (Bridge of Death) over the River Kwai headed to Burma was a Japanese project. Interestingly, there's an historical Japanese Settlement (next to the Chao Phraya River at Ayutthaya called Baan Yeepoon (essentially Village of Japan) at Ayutthaya. It was formerly occupied by the Japanese. Today, it's an historical park, kind of like a museum. While Japan never officially colonized the country, Thailand was allied with Japan during the war.

thank you so much for this most important historical affect in the asean lands...

Nobody: 50% of comments: *about you pronounce "Thailand" as "Taiwan"*

I misread the title as "How Thailand Owned Colombia".

Interesting info.

amazing diplomacy lesson indeed, very rare occurrence that Thailand avoided war and protected its people in such turbulent times.

Englishman currently in Thailand. I was always interested in sussing this one out. Thanks!

Good stuff man. As somebody of Thai descent, it only elates me to see Thailand, and its history, being more represented over in the English-speaking world. There might be some really oversimplified parts and mistakes here and there, but hey, it's better than nothing.

Southeast Asia Europe: colonize everything except Thailand Japan: colonize everything except Thailand China:still all the west china sea except Thailand Other Asian: 0____o ok

ไม่น่าเชื่อว่าต่างชาติจะทำวิดีโอแบบนี้ด้วย ที่บอกเล่าเกี่ยวกับประเทศไทยของเรา ปกติชาติอื่นหรือคนอื่นจะมองข้าม แต่ยังไงซะก็ขอขอบคุณอย่างยิ่ง.It was unbelievable that foreigners would also make a video like this. To tell about our country Usually other nations or people will be ignored. Anyway, thank you very much.

I dont know if Thailand was very lucky or smart Probably a little of both.

From a Thai point of view here: we really need to give the credits to all our kings here. Without their vision, diplomacy and decisions, our country would be long gone. On the side note, thank you for the video, and I also found the pronunciations really smooth unlike what others may say too. I know Thai words can be very hard to pronounce if you’re not familiar with it. Anyway, thank you!

Amazing From Thailand ❤ 🇹🇭 ✨

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Too bad we couldn't escaped dictatorship government in 2019.

1:46 as a thai person i'm impressed lol

*Literally any country or empires in the world:* I am here to colonize you, now give me the land and control. *Thailand:* First thing first I would like to introduce a negotiation.

Full name Bangkok mean .... The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city (of Ayutthaya) of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn

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*obligatory sexual joke about capital's name* None of what people are saying changes the fact that the capital is often the butt of jokes

Burma: How are you not dead? Thailand: I have No IDEA!

Im Thai so this is good to hear

Thailand went on any side that was winning the war, that was a smart move.

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 💖💖💖 AND ALL YOUR VIDEOS! Great work

At 4:53 he says after peace was “decwared”

Britain: MINE!!! France: MINE!!! Thailand: NO U Britain: OOF France: OOF

I'd like to send this letter to the Prussian consulate in Siam by aeromail. Am I too late for the 4:30 autogyro?

Iran was occupied but never 100% colonized, isn’t the same for Ethiopia?

5:06 Excuse if I am making stupid questions but what does "Scnat do uotz tniik sce scant" mean?

I’m so proud that I was born to be Thai person...🇹🇭❤️

The Thais are smart & crafty people.

I was in Bangkok from the 24-28th! Too bad I wasn't able to meet you😔

Thanks for featuring my country :) I live in Thailand

Thank you for talking about our country.

Ethiopia: EYY Thailand: EYY *HIGH FIVE*

I see history, i leave it I see Thailand People upload, I'm boring seeing Thai video I see someone that doesn't from Thailand upload about Thailand, I *CLICK* fast!

ขอบคุณที่นำเสนอ ประเทศไทยยังมีอะไรให้น่าค้นหาอีกเยอะนะชาวยุโรป เชิญๆ