Saying the Unsayable: Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand

Søren Ivarsson; Lotte Isager

Saying the Unsayable: Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand

Søren Ivarsson (Editor), Lotte Isager (Editor)

Abstract

The Thai monarchy today is usually presented as both guardian of tradition and the institution to bring modernity and progress to the Thai people. It is moreover seen as protector of the nation. Scrutinizing that image, this volume reviews the fascinating history of the modern monarchy. It also analyses important cultural, historical, political, religious, and legal forces shaping the popular image of the monarchy and, in particular, of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In this manner, the book offers valuable insights into the relationships between monarchy, religion and democracy in Thailand - topics that, after the September 2006 coup d'état, gained renewed national and international interest. By addressing such contentious issues as Thai-style democracy, lése majesté legislation, religious symbolism and politics, monarchical traditions, and the royal sufficiency economy, this volume will be of interest to a broad spectrum of academics, journalists and other interested readers outside academia.

Original language	English

Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	NIAS Press
Number of pages	271
ISBN (Print)	978-87-7694-071-3
Publication status	Published - 2010

Series	NIAS Studies in Asian Topics

Keywords

Faculty of Humanities
Thailand
Democracy
Monarchy

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