Saying the unsayable : monarchy and democracy in Thailand

Author(s)

• Ivarsson, Søren
• Isager, Lotte
• Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

Bibliographic Information

Saying the unsayable : monarchy and democracy in Thailand

edited by Søren Ivarsson and Lotte Isager

（Studies on Asian topics, v. 47）

NIAS Press, 2010

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Thai monarchy today is usually presented as both guardian of tradition and the institution to bring modernity and progress to the Thai people. It is moreover seen as protector of the nation. Scrutinizing that image, this volume reviews the fascinating history of the modern monarchy. It also analyses important cultural, historical, political, religious, and legal forces shaping the popular image of the monarchy and, in particular, of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thus, the book offers valuable insights into the relationships between monarchy, religion and democracy in Thailand - topics that, after the September 2006 coup d'etat, gained renewed national and international interest. Addressing such contentious issues as Thai-style democracy, lese majeste legislation, religious symbolism and politics, monarchical traditions, and the royal sufficiency economy, the book will be of interest to a broad readership, also outside academia.

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction: Challenging the Standard Total View of the Thai Monarchy (SA ren Ivarsson and Lotte Isager)
• 2. Virtual Divinity: A 21st Century Discourse of Thai Royal Influence (Peter A. Jackson)
• 3. Entertainment Nationalism: The Royal Gaze and the Gaze at the Royals (Sarun Krittikarn)
• 4. Culture of Monarchy: A Repertory Theatre through Time (Martin Platt)
• 5. The Intricacies of Lese-Majesty: A Comparative Study of Imperial Germany and Modern Thailand (David Streckfuss)
• 6. The Monarchy and the Royalist Movement in Modern Thai Politics, 1932-1957 (Nattapoll Chaiching)
• 7. 'Thai-Style Democracy': The Royalist Struggle for Thailand's Politics (Kevin Hewison and Kengkij Kitirianglarp)
• 8. Post-Coup Royalist Groups: Re-inventing Military and Ideological Power (Han Krittian)
• 9. Strengthening the Moral Fibre of the Nation: The King's Sufficiency Economy as Etho-politics (Lotte Isager and SA ren Ivarsson)
• 10. Royal Sufficiency and Elite Misrepresentation of Rural Livelihoods (Andrew Walker)
• Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BB04511501
• ISBN:
  • 9788776940713
  • 9788776940720
• Country Code: dk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Copenhagen
• Pages/Volumes: x, 271 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 959.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, 1927-
  • LCSH : Monarchy -- Thailand
  • LCSH : Democracy -- Thailand
  • LCSH : Thailand -- Politics and government
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00372257