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With a POD after 1800, what changes need to occur for Thailand (Siam) to have a GDP per capita of 43k in 2018 (equivalent to Japan on World Bank rankings) from 17 k?

I am trying to create a scenario, whereby Thailand is a regional power equivalent to 2018 OTL Japan with regards to the economy, military and diplomatic impact. If this is not possible, what is the best that Thailand can hope for?

Does holding onto the lost Cambodian and Laotian territories help at all?
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