A Soldier King: Monarchy and Military in the Thailand of Rama X
Supalak Ganjanakhundee, author
Date of publication:
2022
Publisher:
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Number of pages:
216
Code:
BM610
Soft Cover
ISBN: 9789814951548
Review
"Ultimately this study is excellent, providing an unparalleled examination of how the asymmetrical alliance between Thailand’s monarchy and military (with the military as the junior partner) has remained dominant in Thailand.”
🎧 Author Supalak Ganjanakhundee discusses his book in the New Books Network podcast with Duncan McCargo, director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, University of Copenhagen. Click here for details.
🎧 Author Supalak Ganjanakhundee discusses his book in the New Books Network podcast with Duncan McCargo, director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, University of Copenhagen. Click here for details.
About the publication
“The book is a significant contribution to understanding the important yet shifting patterns of relationship between the monarchy and military in Thailand. It is widely known that the monarchy-military union has played crucial roles in politics throughout modern Thai history. This book: A Soldier King: Monarchy and Military in the Thailand of Rama X offers a comprehensive account and sound analysis about the newly formed monarchy-military network, demonstrating clearly how the new king tightens his grip since late 2016 as well as his different style from his late father King Bhumibol.”
—Charnvit Kasetsiri, Thammasat University, Bangkok
Contents
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A Soldier King: Monarchy and Military in the Thailand of Rama X
[Whole Publication, ISBN: 9789814951555], by Supalak Ganjanakhundee, author -
Preliminary pages
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1. Royal Supremacy
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2. Coups for the Crown
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3. A Soldier King
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4. The Monarchized Military
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Epilogue: Asymmetrical Relations
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Appendix: Principal Personalities and Institutions Mentioned in the Text
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Glossary of Thai Terms
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Bibliography
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Index
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About the Author
