One of the patchnotes 1.35 had was that they nerfed Siam because they were too powerful? I guess the 1 Cav fire and 30% manpower were a bit too powerful, but other than that Siamese Ideas were well-rounded.

I dont think its justified knowing how they repealed European advances well-enough into the 20th Century when everyone around them were being conquered, but even then, during the early modern period, Ayuthayya/Siam was able to repeal a Spanish-backed attempt to takeover Cambodia (mind you it was during the time of the rise of Tercios) and likewise they were able to repel several British and Portuguese incursions that would've otherwise added them to humungous trade empires.

Maybe at least give Siam that 10% Artillery Combat Ability or give them 10% Land Fire Damage, if they give Smolenks unreasonable national ideas, maybe give Southeast Asian tags a chance to shine, especially Ayutthaya/Siam who has been known to go against European powers. What do you guys think?