WW2: Biography S1E18: Marshal Phibun

  • Aired: 2021-02-22
  • Runtime: 13 minutes
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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.