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ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
- State and Uncivil Society in Thailand at the Temple of Preah Vihear
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
summary
Since it began in 2008, the dispute over the temple of Preah Vihear and its adjacent area has envenomed Thai-Cambodian relations. Puangthong R. Pawakapan argues that initially Thai-Cambodian cooperation on the temple had begun within the framework of Thailand’s strategy to become a regional economic centre and leader. It was the first time in Southeast Asia that two formerly antagonistic states were employing cultural methods to settle a territorial dispute and turned it into a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. But the ultra-nationalist movement derailed this essay in cooperation. Instead, the temple became a symbol of hatred between the two countries. The ultra-nationalists’ success has to be attributed to the support it enjoyed from various civic groups and institutions.
Table of Contents
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- List of Tables
- p. ix
- List of Pictures
- p. x
- Acknowledgements
- pp. xiii-xiv
- 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-11
- Conclusion
- pp. 99-102
- Bibliography
- pp. 103-114
- About the Author
- p. 125
Additional Information
ISBN
9789814459914
Related ISBN(s)
9789814459907
MARC Record
OCLC
857365234
Pages
143
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No