Development as Hegemony. A rigorous investigation into how Thailand’s Royal Development Projects redefined the relationship between the Crown, the State, and the Citizenry.
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Royal Development Projects:
The Construction of Hegemony under King Bhumibol Adulyadej
By Chanida Chitbundid
Foreword by Tyrell Haberkorn
An indispensable gateway into the intricate network of "Royal Development Projects" and their pivotal role in the genesis and expansion of monarchical power.
Spanning decades and reaching nearly every province in Thailand, the Royal Development Projects have fundamentally shaped the nation's social and political landscape. From the Royal Rainmaking Project to foundations such as Sai Jai Thai and Rajaprajanugroh, these initiatives have become an inseparable part of the Thai experience.
This book serves as a critical milestone in the study of Thai history, specifically within the context of Thailand’s Constitutional Monarchy. It provides an exhaustive examination of the construction of "Royal Hegemony," tracing its historical trajectory, relational networks, theoretical underpinnings, personnel, and budgetary frameworks. Chanida Chitbundid offers the master key to understanding the profound process by which royal authority was established and solidified within the fabric of Thai society.
"This is a seminal and exhilarating work. It is the first to expose the emergence and expansion of monarchical power during the previous reign (King Rama IX), both ideologically and materially, through the vehicle of the 'Royal Development Projects.' Chitbundid employs Antonio Gramsci’s theory of Hegemony to analyze the direct and indirect exercise of power—one that prioritizes 'consent' over 'coercion'—to illustrate how these projects functioned as tools to reconstruct the relationship between the Monarchy, the State, and the People."
— From the Foreword by Tyrell Haberkorn
"This study originates from an attempt to explain contemporary Thai socio-political and cultural phenomena, fueled by a deep awareness of the 'unique characteristics' of a Thai society centered on the Monarchy. Utilizing the 'Royal Development Projects' as a case study for royal hegemony opens new frontiers of knowledge. It is a vital mission for anyone seeking to truly comprehend the complexities of modern Thailand."
— From the Author’s Preface
Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor-in-Chief
▪️Sittiwat Ruangpongsatorn : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : March 2023
▪️Length : 616 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-048-2
▪️Dimensions (in) : 5.25 x 8.25
▪️Price : 650 THB
