Bangkok bombed by America!
Well, it's actually true! During World War II Thailand was occupied by the Japanese and as a consequence, America at that time considered Thailand to be an ally of Japan.
So American bombers needed some target practice before flying to Japan to do bombing runs, and Bangkok was chosen as the target.
The Americans were "polite" enough not to bomb near any royal residences or historic places but Bangkok was, nonetheless, bombed and yes property was destroyed and people died.
Almost no Americans know this fact and likewise, most Thai people are astonished to know this. But ask your grandparents and I'll bet they remember very well!
If you don't believe any of this, Google it! It is, sadly, fact!
Though it happened a long time ago, my apologies to Thai people for what happened then!
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