Mapping the World
Thailand - Behind the Postcard Idyll
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S29 • E27 Nov 10, 2018 10m"With open cards" shows the country behind the postcard backdrop: The former Kingdom of Siam is one of the few exotic countries that have never been colonized. Today it is part of Thailand and a popular tourist destination. Few people know that human rights are not a concern here. The country has experienced no less than 17 coups d'état since 1932.
The former Kingdom of Siam is one of the few exotic countries that have never been colonized. Today it is mostly part of Thailand and with its paradisiacal beaches a popular travel destination. Few people know that human rights are not a concern here. The country with the untouchable royal house, a military junta and a very unstable political situation has experienced no less than 17 coups d'état since 1932. "With open cards" shows Thailand behind the postcard scenery. [arte]
The former Kingdom of Siam is one of the few exotic countries that have never been colonized. Today it is mostly part of Thailand and with its paradisiacal beaches a popular travel destination. Few people know that human rights are not a concern here. The country with the untouchable royal house, a military junta and a very unstable political situation has experienced no less than 17 coups d'état since 1932. "With open cards" shows Thailand behind the postcard scenery. [arte]
