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2020

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"Elite Schools" And French Politics (1945-2021), Manita Lohasuwan Jan 2020

"Elite Schools" And French Politics (1945-2021), Manita Lohasuwan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The core values of the French society comprise of liberty, democracy and equality. However, there seems to be limitation and social inequality when it comes to be "elite training schools". These privileged training and selection systems of French civil service seem to be a unique French practice. The elite training schools, especially L'Ecoles Nationale d' Administration, represents inequality in French society and, therefore, presents a problem for French politics. This study analyzes (1) the relationship between French elite training schools and French state; and (2) the important of the ENA for French politics. The result of this research shows an …


A Comparative Study Of Financial Literacy Between The Eu And Thailand. What Can Thailand Learn From The Eu?, Nutchapat Siripattananuntakul Jan 2020

A Comparative Study Of Financial Literacy Between The Eu And Thailand. What Can Thailand Learn From The Eu?, Nutchapat Siripattananuntakul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Financial literacy is a key factor in promoting economic stability. In a situation where the world is changing rapidly, financial literacy is essential in various contexts. Nowadays, many Thai retired individuals face an increase in debt burden, and they do not have enough money for living after retirement. As the researcher is a Thai nationality, the researcher aspires to contribute to Thailand's financial literacy. Pursuing Master of Arts in European Studies have led the researcher to develop an interest in comparing the financial skills of Thais and Europeans. The objective of this study is to compare the financial literacy between …


Films As French Soft Power: The Case Of Thailand, Soisuda Niwon Jan 2020

Films As French Soft Power: The Case Of Thailand, Soisuda Niwon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The film is not simply the most profitable cultural industry, but it is also considered the most powerful tool of "soft power. As "soft power," film is used by the state to promote its culture, civilization, and positiveness of the country as well as forms the positive perception to the public. In the case of France, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has appointed Alliance Francaise and French Institute as cultural representative to promote the French language, culture, and civilization to the public in oversea. As a result, people have a positive image of France and maintain a soild …


The End Of Homelessness Through Policies And Implementations : Case Studies Of Finland And Ireland, Rapee Tapta Jan 2020

The End Of Homelessness Through Policies And Implementations : Case Studies Of Finland And Ireland, Rapee Tapta

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objectives of this research are 1) To study the homelessness situation in Finland and Ireland 2) To describe what methods Finland and Ireland take into action to reduce homelessness 3) To compare the performance of Finland and Ireland, by collecting data from the documents, government's reports, annual reports, and related research—focusing on public policies, strategies and implementations of both Finland and Ireland from 2018 to 2021, by using thematic analysis method to analyze the date. The results of the research can divide into three topics. First, the number of homelessness in Finland and Ireland reduced satisfactorily, especially in Ireland …


From Aiding To Equal Partnership Between The Eu And African Countries: The Case Of Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict, Yue Zhao Jan 2020

From Aiding To Equal Partnership Between The Eu And African Countries: The Case Of Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict, Yue Zhao

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This article mainly introduces the current situation of the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia and the EU's assistance to Ethiopia as well as the dialectical thinking on the EU's approach. In the first part, the author gives a brief history of Ethiopia to explain the relationship between the Tigray People's Liberation Front(TPLF)and the federal government. In this part, the article also narrates the general situation of Tigray War. At the same time, in order to further explain the reasons for the outbreak of the conflict in Tigray, the second part introduces the economic and ethnic issues behind the outbreak of the …


Communist "Normal" Life: The Criticism Of Daily Life Under A Totalitarian Regime, Rawee Archewa Jan 2020

Communist "Normal" Life: The Criticism Of Daily Life Under A Totalitarian Regime, Rawee Archewa

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The communist regime in Eastern Europe came after the end of Second World War by promoting the equality of people. The difference between West and East with two regimes obviously classified the living of people; the Western bloc emphasized on rights and freedom fostering the expansion of consumerist ideology. Consequently, the economic in the West developed, followed by the prosperity and well-being of people. In contrast to the Eastern bloc, it was controlled by the state and the evidences showed that the communist leaders could not serve the people's wants and needs. While the communist state created their enormous and …


Perceptions Of Joe Biden In Europe Since The 2020 Us Presidential Election, Pimchanok Kutchon Jan 2020

Perceptions Of Joe Biden In Europe Since The 2020 Us Presidential Election, Pimchanok Kutchon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The European Union has been a significant partnership of the US for long time but Donald Trump's foreign policy in Europe has crucially impacted the territory and greatly changed perception of America in Europe countries. Therefore, it is a duty for the new US president to revitalize Washington's image. After Biden took then office, many European countries tend to be grateful for Biden's victory; however, each country (France, Belgium, and Germany) expresses delight on different stories about Biden. At first, France appeared to lose faith in the competence of US president but it changed its mind when Biden returned the …


The Representation Of Queen Elizabeth Ii In "The Crown" Series, Pongsatorn Suksuphrot Jan 2020

The Representation Of Queen Elizabeth Ii In "The Crown" Series, Pongsatorn Suksuphrot

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This paper aims at answering the research question: what is the perception of the British media towards the British Royal Family? The answer is that the British media (the CROWN series) obviously focused on the representation of the protagonist of the series, Queen Elizabeth II, which is their view could be depicted into 4 main characters: the Sovereign, the Head of the Commonwealth, the Head of the Church of England and the Stability of the British Monarchy, and a Wife and Mother. These four depictions of the Queen showed that the perception of the British media towards the Queen was …