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3 Historical Facts About Thailand 1. Bangkok Was Once a Small Trading Post • Before becoming the bustling capital we know today, Bangkok was a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It rose to prominence in 1782 when King Rama I made it the capital of the newly established Rattanakosin Kingdom. 2. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya • Ayutthaya was Thailand’s capital from 1351 to 1767 and was one of the wealthiest cities in the world at its height. The kingdom traded with countries such as China, India, Portugal, and Japan. It was destroyed in 1767 by the Burmese army. 3. Thailand’s Modern Name Reflects Its Freedom • The country was officially known as Siam until 1939. The name was changed to “Thailand,” meaning “Land of the Free,” to emphasise the nation’s independence and pride in avoiding colonisation. #ThailandHistory #DiscoverThailand #Ayutthaya #BangkokHistory #LandOfTheFree #ExploreAsia #CulturalThailand #HistoricThailand #AsiaHeritage #TravelThailand

This reactionary move from Somalia highlights the paramount importance of peace. Diplomatic misunderstandings should be addressed through dialogue rather than escalating tensions to the point of endorsing armed groups in Ethiopia. The statement made by the Somali Foreign Minister seems to lack diplomatic finesse and is regrettably counterproductive, as it openly expresses hostility towards Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Ethiopia continues its activities while portraying itself as a victim on the international stage, particularly in light of the more aggressive rhetoric coming from Somalia. https://lnkd.in/er-AKX3J

🌏 Who Owns Kalapani and Lipulekh? The Kalapani-Lipulekh dispute traces its origins to the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. Nepal claims this strategically significant region as its own, while India asserts its sovereignty over it. But is this just a border conflict? Or are there deeper strategic, economic, and political stakes that make this region a focal point of contention? Our latest video unravels the historical roots, examines the current standpoints, and delves into the underlying motives driving this dispute. 📽️ Watch the full story now on Thirdpole Info Pvt Ltd and gain fresh insights into one of the most pressing issues in South Asian geopolitics. #KalapaniDispute #Lipulekh #IndiaNepal #Geopolitics #ThirdPoleLive

#Genocide Tourism, it’s called – visiting places where terrible things have happened. More than 1,184,000 people visited #Auschwitz in 2022. Why? For some, it is the desire to try to understand the enormity – to grapple with the intentional murder of 6 million Jews, more than 1.1 million who were murdered at Auschwitz. Other tourists appear to be on a thrill-seeking journey, searching for the most lurid, graphic details of human violence and depravity. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁. Today, genocide tourism is flourishing in #Xinjiang Province in western #China, home to #Uyghur people. China is perpetrating genocide on this small ethno-religious group, yet despite years and years of documentation and witness testimony of the horrors, the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) denies any responsibility. To support this denial, the CCP has organized tourist excursions into Xinjiang to show that the Uyghurs are living happy and prosperous lives. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗱. --- 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘜𝘉𝘚 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘊 𝘉𝘠-𝘚𝘈 3.0 (𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴.𝘰𝘳𝘨/𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴/𝘣𝘺-𝘴𝘢/3.0/𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘥.𝘦𝘯).

The history of Ethiopia is based on colonialism, land grabbing and slavery. It has become a habit for every Ethiopian regime to oppress other ethnic groups. There is distrust and hatred among the ethnic groups in the country, and no ethnic group in its region allows another ethnic group to live with their region. The solution for Ethiopia is to divide it into countries. This is what all Ethiopian ethnic scholars believe now, so that the ethnic groups can become peaceful neighbors. If this is not done, the ethnic groups in Ethiopia will soon become like self-eating barbarians.

🚨 Central Tibetan Administration Issues Travel Advisory for Exiled Tibetans Visiting Tibet 🚨 🤝🏼 Inform Authorities: Tibetans must notify relevant authorities before traveling to Tibet. 🚫 Beware of Deception: The advisory warns of Chinese tactics, including false offers of pilgrimages, threats, and financial incentives. ⚠️ Avoid Politically Motivated Tours: CTA advises avoiding Chinese-sponsored groups with hidden agendas. 📞 Report Misconduct and Repression: Report any involvement in promoting Chinese policies or facing transnational repression to authorities. Visit www.yarloong.com and Follow @yarloong for more updates. . . . #Tibet #China #Tibetans #CentralTibetanAdministration #yarloong

With the renewed disputes over the sovereignty of the three #Persian islands (#bumusa and #Tunbs), it may be worth revisiting the chapter I co-authored with my friend and colleague, Saba Sotoudehfar. In this chapter, we explain why these islands have historically been part of #Iran and the Persian people. It offers a well-documented account, backed by solid historical evidence. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dZzSWKCi

Myanmar has had a volatile history. This instability impacts our security, too - three of our states share a border with Myanmar, as does China in the north. How is the situation in Myanmar unfolding? What should we do about the Rohingya refugee problem, the recently abrogated Free Move Regime, the restoration of democracy in Myanmar and engaging with the military Junta? In a conversation with Maj Gen Neeraj Bali, Director, Gyan Chakra Think Tank, Defence Analyst Maj Gen Shammi Raj discusses the entire spectrum of issues. Gyan Chakra Think Tank is an independent entity, and all views are those of its participants. The contents do not include official views or support for any classified material. #India #Myanmar #Geopolitics #InternationalAffairs #Strategy https://lnkd.in/gS86df2v

Asia and Africa use the word majesty and excellency in the 21st century! (Me)