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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian17 Sep 2017 6:30 p.m. PST

A century ago this year, King Rama VI committed Thai troops to battle halfway around the world..

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Sobieski18 Sep 2017 2:48 a.m. PST

The national museum in Bangkok still labels its WWI exhibit "WWI: 1917-1918".

GildasFacit Sponsoring Member of TMP18 Sep 2017 5:28 a.m. PST

So does the USA

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP18 Sep 2017 8:18 a.m. PST

Too bad the linked article didn't state where the Thai troops served and in what capacity. Guess I'll have to do some more research. And here are some links with further information:

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Personal logo chicklewis Supporting Member of TMP18 Sep 2017 10:19 a.m. PST

Yes, if 1200 Siamese Troops traveled to France but never engaged the enemy, what DID they do there??

Sobieski19 Sep 2017 1:33 a.m. PST

If my students are anything to go by, arrived late, sat at the back playing with their mobile 'phones, and complained that it was too dangerous to go within 20 miles of the front.

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