History of Thailand (third Edition)
by (english) Chris Baker (thailand) Paso Pompej
About This Novel
Baker and Pompage capture the collision between disparate groups, including urban nationalists, ambitious generals, communist rebels, and business politicians, as they sought control of the nation-state in the 20th century. They trace Thailand's economic changes through the highs and lows of economic prosperity, globalization, and the evolution of mass society. This book sheds light on recent political, social, and economic developments in Thailand, including the 2006 military coup, the violent street politics of May 2010, and the landmark 2011 general election and its aftermath. It reveals how, in Thailand today, the monarchy, the military, business and new popular movements play a role in complex conflicts over the nature and future of democracy in the country.
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