Japanese Forces

Jap Notice to Thai's (click for translation)

This is a poster (In Thai) to inform the Thai citizens about the occupation of their country by Japan...... 'Announcement For Thai people, the reason why we land in Thailand is by a friendship treaty and to defend both of our countries. Therefore our nations will prosper in friendship and respect for each other. We come to prevent your country from invasion by UK and USA so that your country can retain its freedom and honour. Thai people have been working hard to create a new regulation in Great Asia and expel the European Forces. As I am a Japanese Commander now, may I state again that you must watch over these things correctly so you must support the Japanese Army in its objectives. 1. Japanese army will retain the property of Thais who disobey orders and work against us. 2. Thai people should trust and support Japanese army. Be satisfied in your job, there is nothing to fear. 3. If anyone ruin the railway, the road and bridge for example you will be punished hard because it means you resist our army. 4. Railway officers and path communication workers who co-operate will be rewarded. Luang Pibulsonggram the Thai Prime Minister gives his backing to this action. Hopefully Thai people will trust his announcement. Japanese Army Commander'