The Role of the Provincial Governor in Thailand / Arsa Meksawan
Imprint
1962
Descript
368 leaves
SUMMARY
Descriptive explanation of the evolution of the Thai system of provincial administration from Khmer time to 1959 with focus on the 25 years after advent of Democratic regime (1932-1957). Gives an analysis of the Governor's role in day-to-day administration of the Province. Explains the extent to which the actual role of this government official has changed and modified by policy of constitutional government. Author examines how national policy concerning the acceleration of decentralization is affected by the power functions and traditions of the Governor and his office. Discusses changeover in government in theory and philosophy comparing new national policy and old Thai tradition. Covers problems of traditional background of the governship versus the accomplishment of national policy. The report includes discussion of traditional bondage of the Thai people to the family; Buddhism and the King-government. [TAIC]
SUBJECT
Thailand
Politics
Social patterns
attitudes
law
religion
education
community
development
financing
statistics
research
LOCATION
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STATUS
Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thesis
