Siam Thai Soldier

Thailand, formerly known internationally as Siam, fought France in Indochina in 1940–41 before Japanese forces entered the country in December 1941. The Thai government then aligned with Japan, while the Free Thai resistance pursued a different course. Thai soldiers combined local military traditions with imported equipment, and their service must be placed within this changing regional and political setting. The conflict with French Indochina and subsequent Japanese pressure placed Thailand within the wider struggle for Southeast Asia. Its armed forces retained national institutions while operating under powerful external constraints. A Thai figure can therefore represent a distinctive regional army, rather than merely an interchangeable substitute for Japanese infantry in the same theater.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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