Textbook for Children - Fa Poonvoralak

Textbook for Children
By Fa Poonvoralak

Originally serialized in Matichon Weekly (2014–2018)

Compiled from a series of essays written during a period of intense political friction in Thailand, Textbook for Children is far from its innocent title. This revised and polished edition streamlines years of profound analysis into a cohesive, singular volume, restructured to fulfill the author's ultimate philosophical intent.

In the foreword, Anusorn Tipayanon observes:

"...Fa Poonvoralak began writing Textbook for Children in early 2014, as Thailand’s political climate reached a boiling point. The content is densely packed with 'messages' and 'substance.' His analysis of the origins, strengths, and weaknesses of the rival political factions—the 'Yellow Shirts' and the 'Red Shirts'—is sharp, incisive, and couched in a uniquely defamiliarizing language.

While this massive tome may seem daunting, it serves as a literal 'textbook' designed to dismantle our ignorance and intellectual complacency. It challenges us to reconsider our maturity: can we truly claim to be adults if we remain incapable of resolving the fundamental conflicts within our own society?"

Undoubtedly a landmark achievement in Fa Poonvoralak’s career, this work stands as a monumental pillar of contemporary Thai literature, both in its physical scale and its intellectual ambition. We welcome all readers—the adults who were once children, and the children who are destined to become adults—to step into these pages. This is the essential textbook for us all.

Limited Edition: Available exclusively through the publisher.

Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Anusorn Tipayanon : Foreword
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : February 2023
▪️Length : 760 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-046-8
▪️Dimensions (cm) : 10.8 x 17.8
▪️Price : 800 THB