[SaS TrooP]

OK, here comes second from three Thai scenarios I made, since this nation probably had no scenarios this far.

This one is smaller as of my standard, only battalion size. Enjoy!

Nasty Nakhon Surprise*
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Date: 8th of December, 1941*
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Location: Just north of City of Nakhon Si Tammarat, Nakhon Si Tammarat Province, Southern Thailand*
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Type: Thai delay and (possible) counterattack vs. Japanese assault*
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Since the crawling beginning of Thai dictatorship in 1932, Thailand (till 1939 called Siam) began to look for powerful allies, with whom the country would be able to regain some of the lost territories in the early XX century. Since Thailand lost those territories mostly to France, Britain and British Raj, choosing Japan as strategic ally seemed somewhat rational sollution. Both nations closening ties did not go unnoticed, yet Thailand aimed for staying neutral for as long as possible.
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Back in early 1941 Thais successfully took parts of modern day Laos and Cambodia from their previous enemy, Vichy France. However, even though Thais were winning the conflict on land, they suffered a defeat in the seas durking battle of Ko Chang, where one of thai heavy cruisers was crippled. Seeing this - and to the great dismay of Bangkok - Japanese pushed heavily towards ceasefire that left Thais with no option other than accepting limited territorial gains from the French.
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As Thailand was definitely pro-Japanese to this point, public opinion blaned Tokyo for overexaggerated interference. Thai dictator - Plaek Phibulsonghkram - previously aiming for strict alliance with Japan now decided to steer the country towards "last minute neutrality", particularly given incoming Brito-Japanese confrontation. This move, however, came too late and in the eve of Pacific War Thailand found itself in a position of asian Norway. Japanese needed further staging areas for attacks against Malaya and Burma. Thailand would be a great place to start. British on the other hand were more than eager to preemptively move into Thailand to deny Japanese the mentioned landing grounds.
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Few hours before invasion on Malaya, Japanese provided Bangkok with ultimatum: join us or face invasion. The cabinet was divided, there was no answer in time. Thus, at dawn, Japanese forces - grouped in two armies and supported by fleet - begun landing operations at about 15 different points all over Thailand, starting with Bangkok outskirts and ending in more remote areas.
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One of the landings took place just north of Nakhon Si Tammarat in the southern Thailand and was one of vital areas for quick Japanese movement against Malaya. Japanese troops - about 1500 men from 3rd Battalion of the 143rd Infantry Regiment, as well as elements of 18th Air District Regiment, 32nd AA Battalion and 6th Construction Company - disembarked unoposed, yet quickly noted by the Thai. Their job was to prepare further landings and disarm Thai forces in the area.
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Unbeknownst to the Japanese, local Thai forces of 39th Infantry Battalion, together with 6th Division Staff, were already aware of Japanese landings at nearby Songhla (they were notified by the phone). Instead of remaining in the Camp Vajiravudh - normally hosting high readiness units during their training sessions - they actually deployed effective yet hasty defence in order to contain Japanese beachhead.
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What was supposed to be a formality, turn into a bloodshed. Thais tried to push Japanese back to their crafts but were stopped by superior artillery. On the other hand, Thai machineguns kept Japanese infantry at bay and did not allow them to cross Tha Phae canal, what would allow to bypass the defences. The battle lasted for several hours before ceasefire order arrived for the Thais. At midday the Cabinet finally gathered and Plaek Phibunsonghram accepted the Japanese terms and allowing Japanese i
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It must be noted - perhaps other scenarios will be created in the future - that Thai forces, even though outgunned and outnumbered, stood strong with the government and offered resistance - usually a fierce one - against nearly all Japanese landing zones. Exact Japanese casualties are not known, yet during 6 hours of fighting they probably suffered about 1000 dead and unknown number of wounded. That dead are given at number of about 150-200 dead and 300-400 wounded.
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If you play this scenario as Thais, at least hold steady. Your battalion is partly deployed, you get police support for your cause - they will hold Japanese for a while. 3rd Company (together with MG support) is not yet deployed, use them as you see fit. They may also fare well as counterattacking force.
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If you stop Japanese advance and will be at strength, attempt to overrun the beachhead, eliminating it completely. In that case you will score a complete victory that eluded the Thais.
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When playing as Japanese, your orders are simple: expand the beachhead, crush Thai resistance, make your way through Tha Phae Canal and occupy Camp Vajiravudh, ending the presence of the defender.
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Either way: Good luck!
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This particular scenario is playable from either side, but it is somewhat recommended to play as Thais and Japanese as AI.
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Design: Marcin "SaS TrooP" Kaluza*
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Sources: Various internet sources, those are rather scarce on particular engagements of that invasion.