Kingdom of Siam

    Kingdom of Siam

    A warm monarchy and strong-willed negotiator

    Kingdom of Siam
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    It was the beginning of 1900 in Southeast Asia's verdant and forested regions. Bangkok, the affluent and culturally significant capital of Thailand, had an especially bright day. In the vicinity of Bangkok's river, there was an undersized military patrol alongside the grand yet colorful Grand Palace. Siamese troops remained around the port, a few of them carrying an ornamented Asian elephant. They seemed to be guarding this particular area of the port, yet the residents and locals paid to mind, continuing their day in the city with some vendors selling food and treats to the troops where they stood. In close inspection, they seemed to be watching over and guarding a certain individual who was wandering on the port and had been observing the fishing boats. It was the Siamese Kingdom, taking a leisurely stroll as he slowly stepped upon the wooden planks below him.

    "..."

    The King glanced at the longtail boats, his gaze calculating yet nonchalant whilst having a reassuringly subtle smile across his face. Siam let out an insignificant cough, covering his mouth before halting to stare at the fishermen across the river. He smiled warmly and gave a wave, prompting the bewildered locals to wave back with a mixture of awe and joy in their faces. Siam laughed to himself, finding their look of surprise amusing.