World War Two

Season 0, Episode 140

Episode Title: Japan’s Only Pacific “Ally” – Phibun’s Thailand

Air Date: 2021-01-21

Overview:

Thailand's prime minister and de-facto dictator Plaek Phibunsongkhram imported European fascism, nationalism and militarism to his country. But when Japan's threat to South-East Asia became imminent, Phibun didn't know what to do. His story is one of utter indecisiveness and opportunism.