" Classical theorists once predicted that monarchy must eventually give way to capitalism.
But is monarchy really dead--an archaic institution from the feudal past? In Royal Capitalism …

This article provides an innovative anthropological analysis of youth activism in
contemporary Thailand by examining its past and current manifestations through an unusual …

Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to
this popular holiday destination than many realize. A Brief History of Thailand offers an …

This dissertation substantively documents and analytically examines the subculture of
Bangkok professional spirit mediums, a relatively novel religious actor on the Thai religious …

In his long reign, King Chulalongkorn displayed deep wisdom and political acumen in laying
down the foundation of the Siamese nation-state. He continued the project of his father in …

The making of modern Thailand is grounded in specific political institutions, Brahmanical
tropes, and sacred Buddhist traditions stylized with Hindu rituals. Over and above these …

The king of Thailand is a constitutional monarch and having reigned since 1946, is the
world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The …

Both established prior to the First World War, the Siam Commercial Bank and the Siam
Cement Company are two of the principal investments of the Thai Crown Property Bureau …

International education has been practised by Siam/Thailand's elite classes since the late
19th century. However, studies of this practice are few and far between. This thesis …

Abstract “Performing Pad Thai” examines the ways in which American political, economic,
and cultural influence in Thailand has affected Thai cuisine. Through a historical overview …