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adulyadej
archival political research
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bhumibol
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chakri
Chakri Dynasty
Chakri Throne
comparative constitutionalism
coup
Coup Group
dynasty
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Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
group
HRH Princess
King Ananda
King Ananda Mahidol
King Bhumibol
King Prajadhipok
King Vajiravudh
kukrit
masses
military intervention government
Military Junta
people
political regime transitions
Premier Phibun
Pridi Phanomyong
Prime Minister Phibun
Prince Damrong
Prince Dhani
Prince Vajiralongkorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Mother
Princess Sirindhorn
Queen Sirikit
royal legitimacy studies
Silent Coup
Southeast Asian politics
thai
Thai constitutional monarchy analysis
Thai Kingship
Thai Masses
Young Men
Product details
- ISBN 9780415338295
- Weight: 560g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 11 Nov 2004
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Providing a detailed analysis of Thailand's political development since 1932, when Thailand became a constitutional monarchy, until the present, this book examines the large number of different versions of the constitution which Thailand has had since 1932, and explains why the constitution has been subject to such frequent change, and why there have been so many outbursts of violent, political unrest. It explores the role of the military, and, most importantly, discusses the role of the monarchy, which, as the author shows, has been crucial in holding Thailand together through the various changes of regime. The author brings to light original and largely unseen documents from the Public Records Office and US National Archives, as well as drawing upon her extensive knowledge of politics in Thailand.
