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OverviewA study of the changing character of state-society relations in contemporary Thailand, using the telecommunications industry as a case study. It examines the privatization and gradual reforms of the 1980s and 1990s and the political dynamics behind these policies, as well as conflicts and co-operation among the various players and their interests. The book also covers bureaucratic and political corruption and their implications for Thailand's political democratization and economic liberalization. It argues not only that the bureaucracy is no longer the dominant power in Thai politics, but also that the country has moved towards a more pluralistic socio-political system in which a broadly-based liberalization coalition has emerged. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sakkarin NiyomsilpaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138978751ISBN 10: 1138978752 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 23 September 2016 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTelecommunications and contending interpretations of the Thai political system; the politics of regulatory reform - the first phase; the politics of regulatory reform - the second phase; telecommunications and political corruption; telecommunications concessions - politics and politicking. Appendices: summary of the major drawbacks of the First Draft Contract with the Charoen Pokphand group of companies; summary of the World Bank Report on the telephone project.ReviewsAuthor InformationNiyomsilpa, Sakkarin Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |