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It doesn't matter how you do it, but at least one of these criteria should be met:

Economic: Thailand is, at the very least, a major economic hub in Asia the way Japan is today. Could be through industrialization, finance, whatever.

Military: Thailand is one of the strongest countries in South East Asia, able to project power anywhere in the region., including Japan, Korea, and China. All of the Western countries clamor to be their friend. For this I'll be a bit specific, they must have a strong, blue water navy capable of going toe-to-toe with, I'll say today's Royal Navy.

Cultural: Thailand's culture is adopted by most countries in South East Asia (and even the Far East).

So, I'm looking for a POD that will let them rival Japan by 1935 and meet one of the above criteria by 2000. Anyone want to take a shot?
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