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Village Life In Modern Thailand

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Author : John E. deYoung
language : en
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date : 2021-01-08

Village Life In Modern Thailand written by John E. deYoung and has been published by University of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-08 with History categories.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1955.

Double Identity

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Author : Richard J. Coughlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960

Double Identity written by Richard J. Coughlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Social Science categories.

Village Life In Modern Thailand

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Author : John E. De Young
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
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Village Life In Modern Thailand written by John E. De Young and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.

The Integrative Art Of Modern Thailand

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Author : Herbert P. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 1992

The Integrative Art Of Modern Thailand written by Herbert P. Phillips and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Art categories.

The King And The Making Of Modern Thailand

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Author : Antonio Rappa
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-04-21

The King And The Making Of Modern Thailand written by Antonio Rappa and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The making of modern Thailand is grounded in specific political institutions, Brahmanical tropes, and sacred Buddhist traditions stylized with Hindu rituals. Over and above these mysterious practices and ancient customs, modern Thailand is a product of the late Great Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej. Most Thai people have only known one King. Born in Europe and educated during World War II, Bhumibol was the son of a Harvard medical doctor who had a penchant for jazz music and fast cars. When he returned to Thailand in 1951 to assume his royal duties, he could hardly speak Thai but his French and German were remarkable. Bhumibol had inherited an impoverished country with nothing but a symbolic role as a figurehead monarch. He was surrounded by envious courtiers and royals from other families now sidelined by the rise of the Chakri. Scheming generals and authoritarian field marshals were emptying the Kingdom’s coffers. Using guile and wit, Bhumibol had turned the tide by 1973. He became the most powerful modern warlord in the history of the Kingdom. He survived attempted murder, crafty politicians, corrupt generals, sycophantic courtiers and impoverished masses. When he died on October 13 2016, Bhumibol was already the longest standing monarch in the world. King Bhumibol was deeply respected and well-liked by farang and locals alike. Despite his massive social and economic achievements many problems continue to plague the Kingdom. These are prostitution, human rights issues, pollution, corruption, cronyism in Chinese businesses, border conflicts with Cambodia, and the refugee problem. This book examines the role of Rama IX and the variegated set of problems that persist in life under the great white elephant and mango trees. Rappa draws from his primary research that includes interviews, surveys and first-hand observations of a remarkable kingdom and a uniquely remarkable king to reveal the internal security threats to democracy and civil society in the oldest Southeast Asian kingdom in late modernity.

Amnesia

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Author : Arjun Subrahmanyan
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2021-12-01

Amnesia written by Arjun Subrahmanyan and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-01 with History categories.

Thailand's monarchy and military have dominated the narrative of the country's modern history, and their leadership is often accepted as evidence of a cultural preference for authoritarianism. Despite a long history of military coups that have upended the course of the country's democracy, however, Thailand's democratic history is a vital though largely ignored aspect of modern Thai society. Based on extensive archival research, Amnesia delves into the social and political beginnings of Thai democracy and explains how a bloodless revolution against the monarchy in 1932 introduced a constitutional democracy and ignited enduring hopes for a fairer society and a more representative government. The "People's Party," a small group of commoners who staged the revolution in the name of democracy, found an enthusiastic audience for their bold populist rhetoric among wide swathes of society. In Amnesia, Arjun Subrahmanyan illustrates how the idealism of the first decade of Thai democracy, now largely forgotten, still shapes Thai society.

The Balancing Act

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Author : Joseph J. Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991

The Balancing Act written by Joseph J. Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Elite (Social Sciences) categories.

The Political Development Of Modern Thailand

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Author : Federico Ferrara
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-26

The Political Development Of Modern Thailand written by Federico Ferrara and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-26 with History categories.

This book traces the roots of Thailand's political development from 1932 to the present, accounting for the intervening period's political turmoil.

Modern Thai House

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Author : Robert Powell
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-10

Modern Thai House written by Robert Powell and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-10 with Photography categories.

With rich photography and insightful commentary, this Thai architecture and interior design book showcases some of the finest modern masterpieces in Southeast Asia. A tremendous body of sophisticated and sensitively designed architectural work has been produced in Thailand in the first decade of the 21st century. The 25 houses in The Modern Thai House illustrate the radical new ideas coming from a dynamic younger generation of architects who are producing work comparable with and sometimes even surpassing the very best architecture in the world. Most of these architects were trained in the U.S. or U.K. and reflect not only American and European sensibilities but also affinities with their contemporaries in Asia --including Japan, China, Singapore, and Bali--all hotbeds for innovation in modern design. The houses in this book are readily accessible from Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiangmai. They reflect a wide variety of concerns and solutions, such as: sustainability; responses to climate; strategies for cooling with minimal electricity; openness versus security in a large metropolis such as Bangkok; cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, as evidenced in a "three-generation house," built for a society in which the extended family is still prevalent; and cultural memory, as in the use of elements such as pilings, verandahs, and steeply pitched roofs with large overhangs that echo traditional Thai designs. Nurtured by an increasingly knowledgeable and wealthy clientele, modern architecture in Thailand is emerging with a variety of innovative architectural expressions.

Modern Architecture In Thailand

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Author : Nithi Sathāpitānon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Modern Architecture In Thailand written by Nithi Sathāpitānon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Architecture categories.

It is widely known that development in modern architecture design in Thailand evolved over a period of over 100 years, we can see modern architecture design being produced all over the country, the works are the results of designs by both Thai and foreign architects. This is especially within the last 5-10 years when we can see many interesting modern building being designed , designs which are worth being showcased to the world. These works show great clarity and profoundness in design, many buildings are majestic in appearance revealing strong identity in their specific city location, and they are the pride to the country and those who see them. This book will truly portray to the world the capability and determination of the Thai architects and designers that contributed to the design works in Thailand.