Thailand: Relations with Great Britain
1941-1942
Documents discussing the attitude of Thailand to a possible war with Japan and the need to control the border areas between Thailand and Malaya. It is thought that co-ordinated action with the USA is necessary if Japan is to be deterred from dominating Thailand. Estimates of the probable Japanese air attack on Malaya. Plans for Matador. Attempts by Japan to forge closer ties with Thailand. Includes a map: Thailand-Indo China detailing the border areas between Malaya and Singapore (M.I.2. (c). 25/3/41
WO 208/1903
NAB 2586
English
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