The question of what determines the relationships and conflicts between different political parties in Thailand is an intriguing one. While some may believe that the underlying influence is ambition, there is more substance to the argument that it is actually political principles, personal loyalty, family alliance and, above all, political paranoia, that dictate Thai politics. The paranoia arises from a mutual distrust and fear that another Thai member of the resistance may have some hidden agenda that is incompatible and conflicting with one's own. This sense of paranoia is evident both in the way Pramoj was reluctant to accept Kunjara, and in the way the Free Thai Americans and the pro-constitution NLM were suspicious of the FSM led by Prince Subha-Svasti and their potential reason to return Thailand to an absolute monarchical system. In summary, Prince Subha Svasti is the natural leader of the Free Siamese movement and the one who facilitated the emergence of the movement in the United Kingdom. A true patriot, he quickly opposed the Japanese when they invaded Thailand and attacked Japan...
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