The Dutch East India Company (1800) and British East India Company (1858) were dissolved by their respective governments, who took over the direct administration of the colonies. Only Thailand was spared the experience of foreign rule, although, Thailand itself was also greatly affected by the power politics of the Western powers. Colonial rule had a profound effect on Southeast Asia. While the colonial powers profited much from the region's vast resources and large market, colonial rule did develop the region to a varying extent. COUNT 3
QSN1 What dispatched of The Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company? ANS1 their respective governments QSN2 What country did not have to succumb to forign rule? ANS2 Thailand QSN3 Who also profited from Southeast Asia resources? ANS3 colonial powers