As we sit on the shoulders of our ancestors, we realize that, deep down, we've always been colonialists.

It's in our blood, like that one aunt's weird mustache. Uninviting, yet somehow charming.

Our great-great-grandparents were the original 'discoverers'. They took, they conquered, and, well, they 'acquired'.

And we've just been following in their footsteps, trying to fill the holes left by our ancestors'... 'creative' land management.

ประกWe're not proud, but we are what we are.

Want to learn more about the history of our, ahem, 'generous' expansion?

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Or, if you're feeling adventurous, explore our colonial legacy for yourself.