1939 by https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw Thai's began pushing for democratic reforms. Finally, in 1932, a successful coup created a constitutional monarchy and gave Thailand its first constitution. This new government was destined to be short-lived. In-fighting and intrigues, as well as pressures from the outside world, led to a military take-over. An authoritarian regime under Luang Phibunsongkram soon dominated the land of Siam. Propaganda and strict regulations on life, religion, and art pushed indigenous cultures to the sidelines and set severe limits on creativity and freedom. In 1939, the name of the country was officially changed to Thailand, to reflect the unity of the Thai people. en-us 2019-01-14 19:49:43 UTC 2019-01-18 07:46:43 UTC hello@padlet.com @NewName rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321986220 Thailand was referred to as the Kingdom of Siam up until 1939 when its name was officially changed to Thailand. The country went through another brief name change from 1945 to 1949, when its name was reverted to Siam and then back to Thailand on May 9, 1949.
june 23, 1939]]> 2019-01-18 03:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321986220 @NextDay rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321987120 Oh joy is me! We finally have our name "Land of the Free" it sticks so well. we must create a day to celebrate this unification. Grab your buckets fill them with water and grant them your blessing throw them on your fellow friends. 
June 24 11:00]]> 2019-01-18 03:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321987120 @Suspension rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321991323 King Mongkut has yet to make up his mind with our demands for a name change, it's been years since we've tried to accomplish this separate from China and give ourselves credit for what we do, we've been fighting this fight since the 19th century.
June 22 7pm]]> 2019-01-18 03:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321991323 @KingMogkut rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321993588 He is a Devine ruler despite his strange ways and making us wait so long it's about time, he should be celebrated. Hopefully, his son turns out the same.
June 25, 12:30]]> 2019-01-18 04:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321993588 @GameChanger rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321996990 The military dictator Field Marshal Plaek, who renamed the state, allegedly admired the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. He wanted to introduce stronger nationalism and other reforms in his country. Looks like someone's liking Italiano 
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]]> 2019-01-18 04:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321996990 @SocialContraversy rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998032 I'm seeing a lot of hate on my page if anyone docent like what I post then don't read it let alone comment. We the people of Thailand have Fought for our independence our entire existence. No shame in my game, 1939 is a big year for us and the rest of the world needs to see were ketching up. We're headed for the UN.
June 26, 3:00]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998032 @PushComesToShove rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998045 Did we do something wrong because now its a standstill, waiting is killing me, Thai people have a voice it should be heard.
June 21]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998045 @WhatsTheDifferance rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998067 nothing has been changing and my post are being reported as treason, well I swayed them away with all the problems that our lovely government has been abusing there power. 
June 19 5:45]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998067 @TheWait rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998068 I know its only been a day but we've told the king our concerns and we even had a rally What's his deal, I'm just saying I know Rome was not built in a day but come on he's our king for crying out loud. He's so great and mighty why doesn't this bother him that his people that live here in harsh labor environment, government enforcement, health coverage etc...
June 18 3:56]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998068 @WhatDoYouKnow rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998071 Looks like things are turning around Mongkut seems to be looking into the people's direction. I've seen him make a few more appearances this week, its almost as though he cares. We need to step up our game and prove to him that we deserve respect. Prove that everything we have done matters and Buda is the main base for our freedom to express our rights.
June 20 1:00am]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998071 @Revolution rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998076 It's about time we step it up and make the king listen to our demands we are the roots, the foundation of this great country and if our king wants to keep this great reputation he will listen to our concerns. It's time to enforce our change starting with our name. We are no longer going to be addressed as part of China we are our own country.
June 17 9:00]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998076 @New or Old rebekah_howard https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998078 The mentioned change of the country’s name from Siam to Thailand was also his decision. Plaek wanted the name “Thai” to represent the nation, citizens and the state. Therefore, its inhabitants became “Thai”, and country “Thailand”. Names of all companies and institutions which contained the term “Siam” had to change it
June 24 3:45 ]]> 2019-01-18 04:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rebekah_howard/t4dyv1zomifw/wish/321998078