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International and Area Studies

Chulalongkorn University

Journal

2016

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Introduction, Saikaew Thipakorn, Kanokphan Usha Jan 2016

Introduction, Saikaew Thipakorn, Kanokphan Usha

Asian Review

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Japan And The Development Of Thai Women's Needlework Skills In The Reign Of King Rama V, Dollaya Tiantong Jan 2016

Japan And The Development Of Thai Women's Needlework Skills In The Reign Of King Rama V, Dollaya Tiantong

Asian Review

In the reign of King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), Japan was seen as a country which contributed to the development of traditional needlework and weaving for Th ai women in several ways. In addition to being the source of knowledge for Th ai women who studied further in the country, Japan also sent experts to Th ailand to teach Th ai women. Th ese contributions helped Th ai women develop expertise in traditional needlework and weaving that enhanced Thai women's status in that period.

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Factors Impacting Eco-Industrial Estate Development In Thailand: A Case Study Of Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Mayumi Yamada, Chanathip Pharino Jan 2016

Factors Impacting Eco-Industrial Estate Development In Thailand: A Case Study Of Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Mayumi Yamada, Chanathip Pharino

Asian Review

Eco-industrial development and transformation is a green growth strategy for many developing countries. This research aims to identify key factors aff ecting tenant companies in participating in eco-industrial development in Amata Nakorn industrial estate in Thailand. The research investigated the eff ects of Japanese enterprises in domestic eco-industrial development. Several attempts have been initiated between the Thai and Japanese governments to transform existing Thai industrial estates into eco-industrial estate. In 2012, the Thai and Japanese governments promoted a development of an eco-conscious industrial estate referred to as a One Stop Service (OSS) model project in Amata Nakorn industrial estate. Past …

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Life During Wartime And Memories Of World War Ii In The Thai Novel, Chungking Sexpress, Hattakarn Areesilp Jan 2016

Life During Wartime And Memories Of World War Ii In The Thai Novel, Chungking Sexpress, Hattakarn Areesilp

Asian Review

This article aims to investigate the Thai novel entitled Chungking Sexpress by Anusorn Tipayanon in terms of its themes, the devices employed to present these themes and the role of the novel as a forum in which memories of the Second World War are presented. The study found that the main plot of puzzle-solving and the love triangle sub-plot that presents the lives of the characters during the Second World War are devices that the author chose to present the novel's themes: accepting a compromise with the demarcation of norms which dictate the way of life while still preserving one's …

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The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Beyond Thailand: Sustainable Development Challenges In A Neo-Liberal World, Justin John Shone Jan 2016

The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Beyond Thailand: Sustainable Development Challenges In A Neo-Liberal World, Justin John Shone

Asian Review

The transition from socialism to state capitalism in the Lao PDR's socio-economic development has not as yet entirely resulted in the abandonment of the Suffi ciency Economy Philosophy (SEP)-like "ethically-based" development policies but today these policies struggle to gain traction alongside the confl icting conventional development polices of the very infl uential Lao PDR development partners. This research determined the positioning of the SEP and its application beyond Thailand in Lao PDR and involved a qualitative research methodology, included extensive literature reviews, direct observations, visits to SEP training centers and more than 70 semi-structured interviews. The research confirmed the international …

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The Cultural Significance Of Buddha Representations From Bangkok In A Japanese Buddhist Historic Site: A Case Study Of Nittaiji Temple Of Japan, Vannaporn Phongpheng Jan 2016

The Cultural Significance Of Buddha Representations From Bangkok In A Japanese Buddhist Historic Site: A Case Study Of Nittaiji Temple Of Japan, Vannaporn Phongpheng

Asian Review

The image of Bangkok as a "Buddhist City" in Asian countries was propagated through the cultural diplomacy of King Chulalongkorn. In the case of Japan, Nittaiji Temple in Nagoya is the representative of a Thai-Japanese relationship developed from such a Buddhist idea. Much iconic Buddhist art was created to symbolically present Thai-Japanese Buddhist relations. Today, this temple is an iconic Buddhist attraction in Nagoya City because of the enshrinement of a Buddha image and Buddha relics given by the state of Thailand as well as because of the good management by Thailand and Japan to develop this relationship. This study …

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A Comparative Study Of Smiling Facial Expressions And Display Rules Of The Thai And The Japanese, Tippayarat Pothisitthiporn, Kiyoshi Maiya Jan 2016

A Comparative Study Of Smiling Facial Expressions And Display Rules Of The Thai And The Japanese, Tippayarat Pothisitthiporn, Kiyoshi Maiya

Asian Review

This study aims at investigating the similarities and differences between Thai and Japanese smiling facial expressions. The interview was conducted with Thai and Japanese participants. The results show that Thais tend to experience happiness in situations related to excitement and stability signifi cantly more than the Japanese, while the Japanese tend to experience happiness in situations related to relief and self-concept to a signifi cantly greater degree than Thais. The results also indicate that, in situations where they do not feel happy, Thais tend to smile when they are greeting or apologizing signifi cantly more than the Japanese, who tend …

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