Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Gerakan Thailand Merdeka" in Indonesian language version.
On 26 December 1942 bombers of the United States’ Tenth Air Force, based in India, launched the first major strike
Many Thais resented the presence of Japanese forces in their country, especially since these soldiers acted more like occupiers than friends. Whenever the opportunity arose to hinder the progress of Japanese war aims, some Thais would do so.
The downed fliers were taken to Thai police headquarters where some of them received first aid and, as evening fell, they were allowed outside to wash themselves in a large pool of water.
On 26 December 1942 bombers of the United States’ Tenth Air Force, based in India, launched the first major strike
Many Thais resented the presence of Japanese forces in their country, especially since these soldiers acted more like occupiers than friends. Whenever the opportunity arose to hinder the progress of Japanese war aims, some Thais would do so.
The downed fliers were taken to Thai police headquarters where some of them received first aid and, as evening fell, they were allowed outside to wash themselves in a large pool of water.