Author	Teddy Spha Palasthira, 1938- author
Title	The last Siamese : journeys in war and peace / Teddy Spha Palasthira
Imprint	Bangkok : The Post Publishing Public Company Limited, 2013
Descript	xiv, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

The Last Siamese comprises twelve stories about prominent people of exceptional talent and vitality born between 1872 and 1930. In those years, foreigners knew the country as Siam, although the Siamese themselves called it muang Thai (or “The Land of the Free”) and referred to themselves as khon Thai (“Thai people”). In 1939, Field Marshal Pibulsonggram, who was also born “Siamese” and is a subject of this book, changed the country’s name from Siam to Thailand. This policy was the source of some contention until the matter was decisively concluded in 1949. From that point on the country has been known as Thailand. -- Provided by publisher
Comprises twelves stories about prominent people of exceptional talent and vitality born between 1872 and 1930 who witnessed during the changing political landscape in Thailand. Traces history of social and political landscape of Thailand, covering the nation’s first coup d’etat in, the Second World war in 1941, and Vietnam War in 1965. Gives detailed information of each chapter on thought, social groups, the historical process and socio-political changes. Includes the changing of country’s official name from Siam to Thailand during Pibulsonggram government (1938-1944). [TAIC]

So Sethaputra - How to write a dictionary in prison -- P. Pibulsonggram - Pibul's gole -- Nai Lert - The Victorian Siamese -- Chamkad Balangura - A hero's journey -- M.L. Pravas Choomsai - The courageous aviator -- Captain Dennis - Hercules to the rescue -- Prince Subha Svasti - The first Free Thai -- Dr. Smarn Muntarbhorn - Anatomy of a fighting surgeon -- Colonel Vicha Dhitavadhna - An oficer in the Nazi army -- Boonpong Sirivejjapan - The merchant of V -- Prince Bira - The three lives of a champion -- Khamsing Srinawk - An Isan in Stockholm

1. Thai history
2. political history
3. biographies
4. Thai society
5. Thailand
6. Thailand -- Biography
7. Thailand -- History -- 1782-1945 -- Biography

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