Description
About the Author
Puangthong R. Pawakapan is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
Reviews
"A truly monumental work about Thailand's military from the 1960s until today, this solid study focuses upon the armed forces' internal security role across Thai society, how the military has succeeded in legitimizing itself and boosting its power as a counterinsurgency force, guardian of monarchy and engine of development. The book also valuably looks at the military's establishment of mass organizations beginning during the Cold War and mobilization of royalists since 2006. The book thus illustrates how the military has been able to enhance and sustain its overwhelming influence and is thus a valuable study for anyone wanting to understand key power-brokers in Thailand." -Dr Paul Chambers, Center of ASEAN Community Studies, Naresuan University, Thailand
Book Information
ISBN 9789814881715
Author Puangthong Pawakapan
Format Hardback
Page Count 260
Imprint ISEAS
Publisher ISEAS
Weight(grams) 305g