Myths and realities : the democratization of Thai politics / Yoshifumi Tamada.
Edition
1st ed.
Imprint
Kyoto, Japan : Kyoto University Press, 2009.
Physical
x, 356 p. : 23 cm.
Series
Kyoto area studies on Asia ; 15.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-347) and index.
Content
Introduction: background to the democratization of Thai politics -- 1. The large-scale rally: cause and effect -- 2. Political decline of the military -- 3. The 1997 constitution and its political significance -- 4. The 2000 senate election: return of the house of public officials -- 5. The 2001 general election: did it change politics? -- Epilogue: democratization of Thai politics.
