Why was Thailand not colonized by European powers?

However, he importantly contributed in diplomatic action during colonization era. Many evidence especially his letter and secret letter to Government and Political power of many western country show that he's the best at diplomatic management for a uncivilized country. read more

Burma and Malaysia were colonised by Britain. As were Cambodia and Vietnam by France. From what I have read in the past, the rulers of Thailand played a clever game, in which they accommodated the wishes of the imperial powers without submitting to their jurisdiction. read more

Because colonial powers used Thailand as a boundary between their power - to avoid conflicts between the colonial powers.In the other perspective, Thailand had a good relationship with Russian at the time. It would be unwise to colonize Thailand. #Thailand is rich country, many good knowledge, had strong community in Asia that time, example. read more