Attempts to analyze the Thai foreign policy towards Kampuchean problem based on the theory of "perception of threat" collected from statements, interviews and articles of the Thai leaders. Defines first the term "perception of threat" of the country a6d outlines major factors relating to such term. Reviews further the situation in SE. Asian region during 1975-1978, focusing on fear, disappointment, and the search for new balance of power; and the Indochinese conflict between Kampuchea and Vietnam and between China and Vietnam. Discusses the perception of threat of the Thai leaders from 1979 up to the present, particularly in the past competition between Thailand and North Vietnam; Lao, and Kampuchea. Concludes with the perception of threat of the Thai leaders in the period of Premier Prem from 1980 up to the present. [TAIC]
