Thai Democracy
| Item title | Author | Description | Language | Accession Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Understanding of Democratic System | Kosin Wongsurawat | Gives definition and background of democratic system in Thailand, including its present situation. Analyzes the failure of democratic system in Thailand, in connection with democracy of Marxism and Liberalism. Narrates the revolution in June 1932 with some remarks on the constitution | Thai | 45593 |
| Annotated Bibliography on King Rama VII | Contains the data concerning King Rama VII and Queen Rambhai Barni. Provides list of books, journal articles, video cassettes, movie films and motion pictures available at libraries and documentation centers in Thailand. Consists of 282 books written in Thai and in English, 60 journal articles in Thai, and 93 audio-visual materials. Title and subject indexes are included | Thai | 45424 | |
| Legend of the Thai Government: Record of the Period of 57 Years of Administrative Changing, 47 Governments, 17 Prime Ministers | Gives a briefing on the history of democracy in Thailand, following with political roles of 17 prime ministers, beginning from Phraya Manopakon to General Chatichai. Lists the names of cabinet ministers from the past up to Chatichai Government (August 1988), including profiles of the present cabinet | Thai | 44615 | |
| Illustrated Book of October Incident | Compiles photographs and illustrations giving information on the events occurred during October 14, 1973 and October 6, 1976. Includes the interviews with some student leaders and Thammasat University lecturers involving in the student uprising | Thai | 44388 | |
| The Exit of Thai Politics | Witayakorn Chiengkul | Contains selected articles published in Matichon daily newspapers during B.E. 2529 to B.E. 2530. Deals with directions of Thai democracy together with the survival of politicians, solutions to the problems of Thailand, promotion of tourism, and how to solve the problems of Bangkok. Considers lessons learned from student uprising on 14 October, seeking of Thai identity, the future of Thai children, solutions to corruption problems, and unemploym ...Continue Reading | Thai | 43677 |
| Future of the Thai Democracy | Sucha Chulaphet | Reviews historical background of Thai democratic system, noting the first period from June 24, 1932 to October 14, 1973 and the second period from October 14, 1973 to 1979. Describes the present Thai democracy, focusing on incomplete or half of Thai democratic system. Discusses the basic problems of developing Thai democratic system, citing, the problems of Thai social structure, problems of political institutions and problems of political cult ...Continue Reading | Thai | 43562 |
| Political Dimension in the Phenomenon of Thai Society | Reviews and analyzes the articles written by Akin Raphiphat, Ammar Sayamwala, Nithi Iawsiwong, and Kanok Wongtra-ngan. Deals with the way of life in a slum, covering information on employment, personal income, and the role of community leaders. Follows with political remarks on the relationship between agricultural workers and middle men. Considers political history of Phuket in terms of geographical impact, political leaders, and tin economy. ...Continue Reading | Thai | 43513 | |
| Political Thoughts of Pridi Bhanomyong | Chaloem Phiunuan | Describes the ancient Thai political thought, based on the concept of absolute monarchy. Points out the social change in Thai society and the modern political thought, in connection with Pridi's biography and political activities in chronological order. Studies Pridi's political thought, divided into two periods: the period of his being statesman in the country and the period when he had taken a refuge abroad. Summarizes his political thought ...Continue Reading | Thai | 43332 |
| The Thai Bureaucratic-Politic Administration: Articles Collection of Foreign Scholars | Contains articles written by various authors, presented in 6 Volumes. Volume I deals with information on cultural, social and economic background which is related to general behavior of Thai people. Volume II provides the studies on the structure and behavior of politics and administration in Thai society. Volume III states the role of various groups in Thai political process, citing scholars, students, workers, Thai-Muslims, village scouts an ...Continue Reading | Thai | 42661 | |
| Thai Women Intellectuals: A Study on the Socio-political Attitudes of Women Professors at Chulalongkorn University, Srinakharinwirot University at Prasanmitr Campus, and NIDA | Kanala Sukhabanij Khantaprab | Studies the political attitudes of woman intellectuals in many aspects, ranging from attitudes toward democratic political dictatorship, model of political leadership, national election, the role of military in politics, the role of civilian politicians, and women in political participation. Examines social attitudes of woman intellectuals, in terms of attitudes toward various social problems, citing sexual inequality for Thai women, husband, wi ...Continue Reading | Thai | 42057 |
| Some Problems and Thinking Points in Thai Constitutions | Bhokin Bhalakula | Gives information on political system of Thailand, focusing on fundamental problems as powers and the restriction of powers or the guarantee of rights and liberties of the people. Investigates foreign basic concepts as well as emphasizes Thai constitutional makers' concepts in each constitution, covering concepts and practices of the state law enforces. Mentions also the matters on the constitutional amendment, including the practice on the pro ...Continue Reading | Thai | 41871 |
| The Development of Legislative Capabilities in Thailand | Chai-Anan Samudavanija | Considers the elements of Thai legislative sector in terms of parliamentary pattern, the little legislature, and the Secretariat of the National Assembly. Studies the characteristics and evolution of legislative section in Thai democracy, covering the main problems found at present. Analyzes general situation and major problems of the Secretariat of the National Assembly, giving some guidelines for developing its working system and personnel de ...Continue Reading | Thai | 41726 |
| Pridi Banomyong: A Political Biography | Morell, David | Provides a brief background of Pridi's early childhood and education in Thailand. Discusses his educational life in France and his leadership in the Siam Students' Society (B.E. 2463-2470). Describes Pridi's political role since his return to Thailand after graduation, covering the pre-revolutionary movement (B.E. 2470-2475). Narrates the revolution B.E. 2475, the drafting of the first constitution, and the end of the People's Party. Commen ...Continue Reading | Thai | 41583 |
| Social Science Review, 30th Anniversary Issues (1956-1986) | Contains some selected prefaces, poems, articles and letters to editor, which were published in the Social Science Review, from the issue of June 1963 to the issue of April-May 1976. The selected articles deal with the meaning of social sciences, problem of researches in Thailand, the role of Thai students and graduates, and western style of education and Thai society. Includes articles on Thai democracy, employee association, Thailand after th ...Continue Reading | Thai | 41377 |
