The question of what dictates the relationships and conflicts between different political parties in Thailand is an intriguing one. Although some may believe that the underlying influence is ambition, the argument that it is actually political principles, personal loyalty, family alliance and, more importantly, political paranoia, that dictate Thai politics is more grounded. Paranoia arises from mutual distrust and fear that a fellow Thai member of the resistance may have hidden intentions incompatible and in conflict with their own. This sense of paranoia is apparent both in the way Pramoj was hesitant 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 motivation to return Thailand to a state of peace. system of absolute monarchy. At a glance, Prince Subha Svasti is a natural leader of the Free Siamese Movement and one who facilitated the emergence of the movement in the United Kingdom. A true patriot, he was quick to oppose the Japanese when they invaded Thailand and attacked the country....