Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Rebellion in Southern Thailand Rebellion in Southern Thailand Thanēt ʻĀphō̜nsuwan. This study addresses the competing histories of Thailand and Patani beginning in the fourteenth century up to the mid-twentieth century. It provides an explanation of the causes of ongoing political … OL11744391W
History of Lan Na History of Lan Na Saratsawadī ʻŌ̜ngsakun.,Saratsawadi Ongsakun,Dolina W. Millar,Sandy Barron History of Northern Thailand. OL1780851W
Mediums, monks, and amulets Mediums, monks, and amulets Phatthanā Kitiʻāsā "Using a combination of focused case studies and analysis, Pattana Kitiarsa explores the nature and evolution of popular Buddhism over the past three decades by focusing on those individuals who prac… OL20955978W
Studies in Thai history Studies in Thai history David K. Wyatt Thailand's history earliest to 1945. OL3438700W
Thailand's secret war Thailand's secret war E. Bruce Reynolds This book is an absorbing account of secret operations and political intrigue in wartime Thailand. During World War II Free Thai organizations cooperated with Allied intelligence agencies in an effor… OL3934095W
The end of the absolute monarchy in Siam The end of the absolute monarchy in Siam Benjamin A. Batson On abdication of Prajadhipok, King of Siam, 1893-1941 in 1932 peaceful coup dʼʹetat leading to beginning of constitutional era in Thailand. OL4267596W
Sex and borders Sex and borders Leslie Ann Jeffrey "Prostitution in Thailand has been the subject of media sensationalism for decades. Bangkok's brothels have become international icons of "Third World" women's exploitation in the global sex trade. R… OL6002965W
Historical dictionary of Thailand Historical dictionary of Thailand Smith, Harold E. "Historical Dictionary of Thailand, Second Edition provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces its long and complicated history in the chronology, and goes into much greater detai… OL6902814W
Thailand Thailand Timothy Hoare An essential guide that goes beyond the surface of food and fantasy, Thailand: A Global Studies Handbook offers important insight into the nation's history, culture, politics, fine arts, religion, an… OL9035669W