Thailand
A) was the only country in southwest Asia to avoid a takeover by the German Empire.
B) was the only predominantly Christian country in its region.
C) was able to remain independent because France and Britain preferred that it remain so in order to serve as a buffer between their colonial territories.
D) had its province of Burma seized by the British in 1894.
E) was occupied for a long period of time by Britain, much to France's disgust and anger.
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