Choose three items from the list of cultural changes made by Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram’s government, and explain how the changes have supported nationalism.
a) Changed the country’s name from Siam to Thailand.
b) Changed the date that Thailand celebrates the New Year from April 13 to January 1.
c) Required the national anthem to be played every morning and evening, and required the flag to be saluted in public places.
d) Encouraged people to wear Western clothes (including specific garments like hats) instead of Thai traditional clothes.
e) Encouraged perceived Western habits, such as the husband kissing his wife upon leaving the house each day.
f) Encouraged use of the fork and knife and discouraged other eating implements.
g) Encouraged people to speak the central Thai language instead of regional dialects.