On Thai Elite:
The Metamorphosis of the Thai Elite’s Worldview (1851–1932)
By Attachak Satayanuruk
A journey through the evolution of consciousness: From Monarch to Elite, and the rise of the Individual and the Commoner.
This classic work by Attachak Satayanuruk is more than a historical reference; it is an essential foundation for anyone seeking to grasp the macro-dynamics and hidden depths of Thai society. It navigates a landscape where social structures are not only complex but are intertwined with invisible, far-reaching networks of power.
Satayanuruk masterfully transforms the abstract concepts of power, elite hegemony, and social manipulation into a systematic and concrete narrative. With the rigor of a premier historian, he provides a continuous and evidence-based account of how the Thai worldview shifted during a critical century of modernization.
On Thai Elite interrogates the profound transition of consciousness that occurred between the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and the 1932 Revolution. It reveals how the traditional logic of the monarchy evolved into the strategic worldview of a modern elite, eventually giving way to the emergence of the individual and the commoner in the political sphere.
If you seek to understand the genealogy of the Thai mind and the invisible forces that have steered its social evolution, this work is indispensable.
Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : March 2022
▪️Length : 392 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-036-9
▪️Dimensions (in) : 5.25 x 8.25
▪️Price : 450 THB
