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archival political research
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Chakri Dynasty
constitutional change analysis
constitutional monarchy evolution Thailand
Coup Group
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Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
HRH Princess
King Ananda
King Ananda Mahidol
King Bhumibol
King Bhumibol Adulyadej
King Chulalongkorn
King Prajadhipok
King Vajiravudh
military intervention politics
Military Junta
People's Party
political unrest Thailand
Premier Phibun
Pridi Phanomyong
Prime Minister Phibun
Prince Damrong
Prince Dhani
Prince Vajiralongkorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Mother
Princess Sirindhorn
royal authority studies
Silent Coup
Southeast Asian governance
Thai Masses
Young Man
Product details
- ISBN 9780700714735
- Weight: 710g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 27 Feb 2003
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Provides a detailed analysis of Thailand's political development since 1932, when Thailand became a constitutional monarchy, until the present. It 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.
