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Thailand is famous for never having been colonized by a Western power. Naturally, Thai people are very proud of this. Thai means 'freedom' in Thai, and Thailand means 'land of freedom'. The national pride that they are different from other Asian countries that suffered from colonization is clearly revealed. However, this was the result of enduring countless humiliations. Even now, neighboring countries are always pointing this out and despising Thailand. In order to avoid the humiliation of being a colony, Thailand paid the price of giving up half of its territory. [When Life is Hungry, I Read Culture] Volume 2 has been published. Volume 1 was selected for the '2023 Sejong Book Excellence in Culture' category. We ask for your interest. * Book purchase links Volume 2 https://bit.ly/44RuVmt Volume 1 https://bit.ly/3tnybpW #WhyThailandWasNotColonized #ThailandColonialism #ThailandColonialRule