What was the aim of the Free Thai Movement which Pridi Banomyong led during WWII?
Supporting Japan in the War
Resisting Japanese occupation
Supporting British in the War
None of the above
Answer
The Free Thai Movement was a resistance movement against the Japanese occupation of Thailand during World War II. It was led by Pridi Banomyong, who was then the Prime Minister of Thailand. The movement worked to undermine the Japanese occupation and to restore Thailand's independence.
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