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They hired Westerners to train army
They sent students to Study Abroad
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How did the Siam retain its independence?
It undertook a large-scale push to modernize itself in the European mold
Who worked to modernize Thailand?
Chulalongkorn
What nation did king mongkut modernize?
King Mongkut modernized Siam aka Thailand
What nicknames did King Chulalongkorn go by?
King Chulalongkorn went by Rama V.
When was King Chulalongkorn born?
King Chulalongkorn was born on September 20, 1853, in Thailand.
When was King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital created?
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital was created in 1914.
How did Siam confront imperalism?
Siam, now known as Thailand, confronted imperialism through a combination of diplomacy, modernization, and strategic concessions. The Thai monarchy, particularly under King Rama V (Chulalongkorn), implemented extensive reforms to modernize the military, education, and infrastructure, which helped strengthen the nation. By skillfully negotiating with Western powers and ceding some territories, Siam effectively maintained its sovereignty while avoiding colonization. This diplomatic strategy allowed Siam to serve as a buffer state between British and French colonial interests in Southeast Asia.
How did the reforms of the saimese kings help Siam remian independent?
Chulalongkorn (king) reformed the educational system, bringing it more in line with European systems helping save independence.
When did King Chulalongkorn die?
King Chulalongkorn died on October 23, 1910, in Thailand of kidney failure.
What did Siam do to modernize itself?
To modernize itself, Siam started constructing railroads.Canals were extended & corvee labor, which had taken men off their farms & hurt their productivity, was stopped. These 2 changes resulted in a quadrupling Siam's rice harvest within five years. :)
How many wives did king chulalongkorn?
he has 1 wives
What do you call the old Thailand?
Siam Remember the musical "The King and I" and it mentions the King of Siam.
