ocr: Thailand emerged as a kingdom in the 13th Century and by the late 17th century its capital, then Ayudhya, was the largest city in Southeast Asia. In 1767, Burmese invaders destroyed the city. In 1782, the present Chalai dynasty and a new capital, Bangkok, were founded. a 1855 King Mongut signs Bowring trade treaty with British - Thailand never colonized by Europeans. 1868-1910 King Chulalongkomn westenizes Thailand. Laos and Cambodia, taken by Thailand 1824-1851, ceded to France. - 1917 Enters World War I on Allies' side. - - 1925 King Prajadhipok begins absolute rule. 1932 Bloodless military- ...
