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Author_D. Insor
authoritarian governance
Bangkok
Buddhist social influence
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Chinese diaspora Thailand
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Foreign Affair's
monarchy and society
Political
rural land ownership
Sarit regime political analysis
social and economic analysis of Thailand
Southeast Asian studies
Thailand
Product details
- ISBN 9781041203049
- Weight: 520g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 30 Dec 2025
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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First published in 1963, Thailand is a groundbreaking study of a nation rarely examined by Western historians. It offers the first analysis of the political and economic significance of Marshal Sarit’s regime, established in October 1958, and the challenges it faced. The book explores Thailand’s traditional pillars: a largely contented peasantry owning 80% of cultivated land, the profound influence of Buddhism, and widespread respect for authority, including the monarchy. Drawing on years of living in Bangkok and extensive travel across Southeast Asia, the author provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on the country’s social, political, and cultural dynamics.
