ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the 803 cases of troubles, among which the number in Bangkok was about 60% of the total. The number of troubles at the outbreak of war was particularly high, and the number of the second peak at the last stage of war was only about half the earlier peak. Many different actions were included in the category of troubles, most of which were caused by Japanese personnel. As for the cause of troubles, incidents involving drink accounted for the largest part with about 40%, followed by incidents involving tricycles and women. On the other hand, as for the action, violence accounted for the largest part with about one-third, followed by invasion, destruction, and threat. Such troubles largely attributed to the superiorities of Japanese soldiers, especially their bad behavior at the initial stage of war. Therefore, Thais repeatedly asked for Japanese to improve their discipline, which should have resulted in a reduction in the number of incidents. Japan’s discipline enforcement policy should have worked effectively to some extent. However, the troubles with Thai authority were increasing to some degree during the at the final part of the war, which increased Thais’ caution.
