A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century; it was known as Siam until 1939. Thailand is the only southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. - US CIA World Factbook
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century; it was known as Siam until 1939. Thailand is the only southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. - US CIA World Factbook

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Vickers Carden Loyd Mark VI

Purchased in 1930, this was a 2 man light tankette with overhead covers to protect the occupants from enemy shots. 30 vehicles were aquired. A further group was aquired in 1935. Exact numbers of that purchase are unknown.

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Vickers Carden Loyd M1931

Purchased in 1934, this was a 2 man light amphibious tank. Unknown quanity aquired.

Vickers 6ton Mark E
Vickers 6ton Mark E

Purchased in 1933, this was a 3 man light tank. 10 units aquired of the single turret type. A further order was placed in 1935 for an unknown amount.

Vickers Morris Armored Car M1931
Vickers Morris Armored Car M1931

6 vehicles were aquired, exact date is unknown. This vehicle was based on the Morris 2 ton commercial truck chassis with a small fully rotating turret armed with a machine gun.

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