In 1958, Marshal Sarit Thanarat became prime minister of Thailand following a bloodless coup. This book offers a comprehensive study of Sarit's paternalistic, militaristic regime, which laid the foundations for Thailand's support of the US military campaign in Southeast Asia. The analysis documents the ways in which Sarit shaped modern Thai...
Exploring modernity, nationalism, identity, and gender, this book delves into the evolution of Thai literature during the transformative first half of the twentieth century. It highlights how literature served as a crucial medium for reflecting and influencing the cultural, political, and social changes in Thailand, offering insights into the country's literary landscape and its role in shaping modern Thai identity.