The Foreign Press' Changing Perceptions of Thailand's Monarchy / Puangthong R. Pawakapan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pawakapan, Puangthong R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Relations.

Local Subjects:

International Relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS Publishing, [2015]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

During the Cold War, well-informed foreign journalists did not naviely accept the Thai official narrative that the monarchy was strictly above politics. They were well aware of the influence and political power of the palace. However, they believed the institution was necessary for Thailand to survive the communist threat, oppressive military leaders and corrupt politicians. For decades, their coverage helped promote the benign image of the institution internationally.The intransigent crisis in Thailand since the coup d'etat of 2006 inevitably affected foreign press coverage regarding the key players role in the conflict. Discussions of the role of the monarchy and the royalist elites have appeared more frequently than ever and become increasingly critical.The apparent changes in foreign journalists perceptions since 2006 appear to be the result of the anti-democratic behaviour of the monarchists and of the royalist movement; and the increase in lese majeste charges. The establishments unnecessary fear of losing power and inability to adapt to socio-political change are viewed as an immense obstacle to Thailand's democratization and to efforts at conflict resolution.

Contents:

Frontmatter

FOREWORD

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

DISCOURSE ON THE MONARCHY BEFORE THE 2006 COUP

DISCOURSE ON THE MONARCHY AFTER THE 2006 COUP

NEW GENERATION, NEW SOURCES

THE YELLOW SHIRT MOVEMENT

THE DEMOCRAT PARTY/THE PDRC

THE PALACE

THE LÈSE MAJESTÈ LAW: WHEN CONSTRAINT BECOMES AN INVITATION

POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 30. Apr 2019)

ISBN:

9789814695541

9814695548

OCLC:

1100439551