Tag Thailand

September 19, 2006
in Current Affairs, East Asian Studies, History, Social Science

More Royal Maneuvering

September 19, 2006
in Current Affairs, East Asian Studies, History, Social Science

“Though Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and the king has only limited formal political power, he is highly influential and is revered by the Thai public after more than 5o years on the throne. Armored vehicles seen moving in the capital bore ribbons of bright yellow, a color associated with

February 3, 2006
in East Asian Studies, Political Science, Social Science

The King Never Smiles

February 3, 2006
in East Asian Studies, Political Science, Social Science

Yale University Press understands the forthcoming publication of Paul Handley’s book has given cause for concern. The book is dispassionate in tone and temperament, and has been thoroughly vetted both by leading scholars in the field and by the Yale University Press Faculty Committee. The author stands behind this book