Thailand’s recent history has been marked by funher military coups, successful and otherwise, but it has also enjoyed steady economic and social progress, particularly during the eight-year premiership of General Prem Tinsulanonda (1979-88). The local communist insurgency, at its strongest in the 1970’s, is largely ended, relations with neighboring countries have been improved, and democratic [...]
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The two dominant figures in Thai politics during the 1930’s were Luang Pibulsonggram, later known as Field Marshal Pibul, and Dr. Pridi Panomyong. Both men were educated in France. These two leaders held different views on many issues and were in frequent conflict. By the end of the decade, Pibul had become the country’s Prime [...] |
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