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Siam and Laos Face Cold War Pressures in Southeast Asia
The region around Siam now known as Thailand sits at the center of Cold War fears as Laos falls under Communist influence. Bangkok thrives as a cultural hub while the Mekong border area holds tense frontier dynamics. The population includes large Chinese and Malay minorities along with a bustling river market economy.
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