Question

Thailand's history was unique in Southeast Asia because it

a. was a Dutch colony.
b. had special ties to the United States.
c. won independence from France.
d. escaped foreign domination.

Answer 1

Thailand's history was unique in Southease Asia because it d)escaped foreign domination. This stands in stark contrast with it's neighbors of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia who were French dominated and the Philippines, which came under both Spanish and American domination.