Did Siam join the Axis powers in WW2?

Thailand, or Siam if you prefer, was in the throes of a power struggle in 1941, and a faction that favored collaboration with Japan came to power when Japan went to war with the United States and Great Britain. read more

Siam did sign an agreement with Japan and in fact declared war on USA and Great Britain. However, there were 2 fraction. One was pro-allied led by Pridi and the other Phibun who wanted to form alliance with the Japanese. read more

Kids learn about the Axis Powers of World War II in history. These countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan fought the Allies. read more

The following territories of Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaya were return to Thailand during World War II. All these territories where part of Thailand (Siam) before annexed by Western Power in 1900s. The Thai army would remain in these territories until the end of the war. Saharat Thai Doem (Burma), including Mueang Phan District. read more

World War II was fought between two major groups of nations. They became known as the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers. The major Axis Powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan. The Forming of the Axis Powers The alliance began to form in 1936. First, on October 15, 1936 Germany and Italy signed a friendship treaty that formed the Rome-German Axis. read more