Kings, Country and Constitutions: Thailand's Political Development 1932-2000 [Hardcover]

Kobkua Suwannathat-Pian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0700714731 | ISBN-13: 978-0700714735

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Kobuka Suwannathat-Pian's latest book is a detailed yet readable overview of Thailand's political evolution since the fall of the absolute monarchy in 1932.' - Sojourn, Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia

'The book provides a wealth of interesting details and makes a number of important and insightful points about the monarchy.' - Sojourn, Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (April 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0700714731
• ISBN-13: 978-0700714735
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,576,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)