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SIAM JOINS WWI

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1917

Having remained neutral for three years, Siam declares war on Germany and Austria-hungary on 22 July, joining the Allies in World War I. The country’s presence on the Western Front leads it to become a founding member of the League of Nations in 1919.

 ??  ?? The name Thailand translates to ‘land of the free’ but it also means ‘land of the Thai people’
The name Thailand translates to ‘land of the free’ but it also means ‘land of the Thai people’

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