Examines societal conditions and specific situations that provide an opportunity for the military to intervene in a political situation. Analyzes the military establishment itself and the rise and fall or military elite. Discusses role of the military in political and economic changes. Reviews the history, economy and politics of Thai society, focusing on the realignment of power under the constitutional monarchy. Relates political attitudes of the military to family background, education and career experience. Examines quantitative and qualitative aspects of military equipment and manpower; the ability to apply coercive sanction; and internal group cohesion. Studies military interventions of 1911, 1932, and 1947. [TAIC]
SUBJECT
Pridi
Sarit
Thanom
Thanat
ethnic groups
social patterns
bibliographies
communication
standard of living
politics
financing
history
defence
education
attitudes
national security
economics
youth
elections
religion
commerce
agriculture
United States
Japan
Central Region
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Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thesis