Japanese Empire at its territorial peak (1942)

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“What was Thailand’s position at this time? Be like Sweden, and let the big boys duke it out and hope no one comes after you? … They did hope the big boys would duke it out without them but their hopes were crushed, Thailand was initially neutral but they were forced by Japan to become an ally in 1941 which they remained until the end of the war. Japan used weapons to force them, so it was probably quite a reluctant ally. Bangkok was bombed by both Japanese and Allied forces”