Thailands prime minister and de-facto dictator Plaek Phibunsongkhram imported European fascism, nationalism and militarism to his country. But when Japans threat to South-East Asia became imminent, Phibun didnt know what to do. His story is one of utter indecisiveness and opportunism.

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