| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 354 pages) |
| Contents |
Table of Contents; 1. Introduction: Reinventing Thailand; 2. Bamboo in the Wind: A Traditional Thai Diplomacy; 3. Major Foreign Policy Initiatives: The Making of a Hegemonic Power?; 4. Bilateral Relations: Tailoring of a Thaksinized Diplomacy; 5. A Moot Foreign Policy: Shortcomings and Oversights; 6. Conclusion: A Rickety Reinvention; 7. Epilogue: The Post-Thaksin Foreign Policy; Bibliography; Index; About the Author; Photo Plates |
| Summary |
From 2001 to 2006, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra transformed Thailand's international role from one of obscurity into a kind of regional hegemon. Thaksin's diplomatic ambitions were reflected in his myriad of grandiose foreign policy initiatives, designed to locate Thailand at the forefront of regional politics and reinstall the Thai sphere of influence over weaker neighbouring states |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-332) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| In |
ISEAS e-books |
| Subject |
Thaksin Chinnawat, 1949-
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| SUBJECT |
Thaksin Chinnawat, 1949- fast |
| Subject |
Diplomatic relations
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Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East.
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History & Archaeology.
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Southeast Asia.
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| SUBJECT |
Thailand -- Foreign relations -- 1988-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005528
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| Subject |
Thailand
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789814279208 |
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981427920X |
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9814279196 |
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9789814279192 |
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9786162150005 |
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6162150003 |
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