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No More Precious Wealth: Literature And Politics In Cambodia Since The Khmer Rouge Era, Klairung Amratisha Jan 2001

No More Precious Wealth: Literature And Politics In Cambodia Since The Khmer Rouge Era, Klairung Amratisha

Asian Review

Literature and politics have always been inextricably interlinked in modern Cambodian history but never so directly as in and after the Khmer Rouge era. The victory of the Khmer Rouge on 17 April 1975 caused radical changes in all aspect of Cambodian life. This paper is an attempt to examine the political factors which determined the direction of modern Cambodian literature from 1975 to the end of the twentieth century, starting with the destruction of literature under the Khmer Rouge control. Next, the use of literature as a propaganda tool of the government of the People Republic of Kampuchea during …


Buddhism And Its Impacts On Indian Society: The Untouchables Under The Shadow Of Buddhism, Banjob Bannaruji Jan 2001

Buddhism And Its Impacts On Indian Society: The Untouchables Under The Shadow Of Buddhism, Banjob Bannaruji

Asian Review

Over 2600 years, the caste system has lasted in Indian society. In the course of time, it has been more complicated and rigid, the complexity and rigidity has now been maintained under the Hindu norm. Buddhism, even poses against the caste system, has never rooted out the physical system. The Buddha accepted that the caste system was an obstacle to social justices, but not to enlightenment in terms of right view. So he launched a campaign to convert people to wisdom based on morality. He won much success and was so warmly welcomed by all classes and castes that he …


Visions Of Globalization: The Twenty-First Century Perspective, Asawin Nedpogaeo Jan 2001

Visions Of Globalization: The Twenty-First Century Perspective, Asawin Nedpogaeo

Asian Review

Globalization is often thought of as either the domination of one powerful nation-state over another, or the wholesale commoditization of society, in which large multinational corporations and their fluid capitals are usually the driving force. Rejecting both views, this article argues that the globalization process is far more complex and multidirectional in its probable consequences. More significant, it is beyond predictability to suggest what might be the actual outcome of globalization, of which both the global and the local are dynamically at play. What appears to take place instead, is the sense of cosmopolitanism and fundamentalism, felt in various ways …


A Linguistic And Anthropological Survey Of The Tibetan Borderland, Krisadawan Hongladarom Jan 2001

A Linguistic And Anthropological Survey Of The Tibetan Borderland, Krisadawan Hongladarom

Asian Review

This paper reports the linguistic and anthropological situation of an important but poorly documented region of Tibet, namely the cultural province of Kham. Characterized by "four rivers and six ranges, " the region n a historical frontier zone between Tibet proper and western provinces of China n has been a meeting place between the Tibetans and the Han Chinese and a common home for these peoples as well as other ethnic minorities. As an introduction to the ethnic and linguistic complexity of Kham, the paper pays a special attention to Gyalthang (Zhongdian), which is located on the southernmost tip of …


Contributors Jan 2001

Contributors

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Is The Crisis Of 1997 A Watershed In Thailand's Political Development ? And Is There Any Forthcoming Solutions?, Suthiphand Chirathivat Jan 2001

Is The Crisis Of 1997 A Watershed In Thailand's Political Development ? And Is There Any Forthcoming Solutions?, Suthiphand Chirathivat

Asian Review

This article reveals lessons to be learned and important aspects of the Thai crisis of 1997 which were often misunderstood. It shows the country's weaknesses and vulnerability that led to the crisis and the aftermath impact that hed reached all quarters of the economy and society. Policy response after the crisis with the help of several institutions such as the IMF was keys to restoring economic confidence and recovery. The development process of the post-crisis on country's political development is also an integral part to understand the future of Thailand's economy and society beyond the recent turmoil, thus including themes …


For Better Or For Worse? : Female Labour Migration In Southeast Asia, Supang Chantavanich Jan 2001

For Better Or For Worse? : Female Labour Migration In Southeast Asia, Supang Chantavanich

Asian Review

This study focused on female labour migration from four countries in Southeast Asia; namely Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Yunnan- China. The research covered a sample of 387 female returnees from the a fore-mentioned countries who had migrated internationally for employment. The major findings for each of the countries's case studies are summarised as follows. They were engaged mainly in the services sector, i.e., engaged as domestic helpers, caregivers, entertainers and sex workers. Some were hired in the manufacturing sector and a few to do agricultural work. All migrants from Yunnan were undocumented while those from the other three countries were …


Progressive Women In Japan And Thailand During The Modernization Period: A Comparative Study, Pipada Yongcharoen Jan 2000

Progressive Women In Japan And Thailand During The Modernization Period: A Comparative Study, Pipada Yongcharoen

Asian Review

The Meiji Restoration and the reforms of King Rama V during the mid-nineteenth century produced great changes in the societies of both Japan and Thailand. One of the outstanding changes was the attempt to utilize aspects of western culture in order to modernize the respective countries. It is clear that some Japanese and Thai intellectuals were influenced by western thought in analyzing problems in their societies. The problem concerning the status of women in the two societies was one of the issues which interested Japanese and Thai intellectuals. Fukuzawa Yukichi and Thienwan were examples of intellectuals who discourses at great …


Voc Participation In Siamese Society During The Late Ayutthaya Period (1688-1767), Dhiravat Na Pombejra Jan 2000

Voc Participation In Siamese Society During The Late Ayutthaya Period (1688-1767), Dhiravat Na Pombejra

Asian Review

This paper examines the roles played by employees of the Dutch United East India Company (VOC) in late seventeenth and in eighteenth century Ayutthaya Society. The Dutch were in Siam primarily to trade, but they were also given formal standing in court society by the Siamese. The head of the Dutch community in Ayutthaya, a European merchant with Siamese rank and title, therefore had social functions to attend within the pluralistic society of the Siamese capital, both at court and outside the court. The paper analyses the different ways in which the Dutch interacted with Siamese society during the Late …


Introduction, Piyanart Bunnag Jan 2000

Introduction, Piyanart Bunnag

Asian Review

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An Adaptation Of Traditional Beliefs To Buddhism : A Study Of Lan Xang Literature, Sukanya Suchxaya Jan 2000

An Adaptation Of Traditional Beliefs To Buddhism : A Study Of Lan Xang Literature, Sukanya Suchxaya

Asian Review

The purpose of this article is to study the adaptation of the Tai- Lao people's traditional beliefs to Buddhism. The study is based on 5 important Lan Xang literary works, namely Khun Bourom , Thao Ba Jueng , Phaya Khankhak , Khu Lu- Nang Oua and Pha Daeng - Nang Ai. The result of the study reveals that these works are traditionally oral tales of the Tai-Laos people, which were composed in written form only after the reign of King Vixul of the Lan Xang Kingdom ( A.D.1500- 1520). It is supposed that most of the poet authors were Buddhist …


Religious Contacts Between Sri Lanka And Thailand From The Pre-Colonial Period Tothe Colonial Period, Piyanart Bunnag Jan 2000

Religious Contacts Between Sri Lanka And Thailand From The Pre-Colonial Period Tothe Colonial Period, Piyanart Bunnag

Asian Review

Religious contacts between Sri Lanka and Thailand began during the pre-colonial period in the late thirteenth century up until the colonial period in the nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries as each country conducted its relationship with the other on a reciprocal basis . Sri Lanka, as the first giver of Theravada Buddhism to Thailand, had a cultural influence on Thailand in terms of Buddhism. However, Thailand was able to harmoniously integrate Sri Lanka's influences with traditional Thai culture. Later on, Thailand had a chance "to repay her debt" to Sri Lanka by reviving the declining Buddhism in Sri Lanka …


The Portuguese In Siam And Pegu, Suthachai Yimprasert Jan 2000

The Portuguese In Siam And Pegu, Suthachai Yimprasert

Asian Review

After the Portuguese conquest of Melaka, the Portuguese official contact with the kingdoms of Siam and Pegu followed. Then the official relations between Melaka and Siam and Pegu were established. After this, the Portuguese came to stay in the main ports in the region, such as Ayuthaya, Pattani, Mergui, Martaban, and Pegu. However, their activities in this region suggested that they were freelance warriors fighting for fortune. Their communities were unofficial, independent from the State of India in Goa. These Portuguese became not only traders but also mercenaries and advisers in the Siamese army for using cannons and guns. In …


Western Mercantile Organization In The Early Twentieth Century Penang: An Examination Of The Chamber Of Commerce's Records, Chuleeporn Virunha Jan 2000

Western Mercantile Organization In The Early Twentieth Century Penang: An Examination Of The Chamber Of Commerce's Records, Chuleeporn Virunha

Asian Review

This paper examines changes which occurred within the Penang western mercantile community during the early twentieth century through an examination of its official organ, the Penang Chamber of Commerce. Through the Chamber of Commerce's records, the history of this organization, its memberships and components, and most importantly, the western mercantile views on business and Penangs affairs, are delineated. The focus is on underlying conflicts between the local and metropolitan-based trading firms operating in Penang and whether or not the differences, if any, affected the Chamber of Commerce's performance as a pressure group. Our examination of the Penang Chamber of Commerce's …


Contributors Jan 2000

Contributors

Asian Review

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Identity, Authenticity And Reputation In The Postcolonial History Of Mainland Southeast Asia, Craig J. Reynolds Jan 1998

Identity, Authenticity And Reputation In The Postcolonial History Of Mainland Southeast Asia, Craig J. Reynolds

Asian Review

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Historical Writings, Historical Novels And Period Movies And Dramas: An Observation Concerning Myanmar In Thai Perception And Understanding, Sunait Chutinataranond Jan 1998

Historical Writings, Historical Novels And Period Movies And Dramas: An Observation Concerning Myanmar In Thai Perception And Understanding, Sunait Chutinataranond

Asian Review

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From Siam To Thailand: What Is In A Name?, Charnvit Kasetsiri Jan 1998

From Siam To Thailand: What Is In A Name?, Charnvit Kasetsiri

Asian Review

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Concept Of People In Southeast Asia: A Cursory Consideration, Withaya Sucharithanarugs Jan 1998

Concept Of People In Southeast Asia: A Cursory Consideration, Withaya Sucharithanarugs

Asian Review

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Civil Society Amidst Traditional Public And Private Sectors: Their Interactions And Roles In The Thai Public Policy Process, Pisanu Sangiampongsa Jan 1998

Civil Society Amidst Traditional Public And Private Sectors: Their Interactions And Roles In The Thai Public Policy Process, Pisanu Sangiampongsa

Asian Review

It is widely believed that the civil society will help lead to good governance in Thailand. This idea is not far-fetched. In the discussion of civil society, the two traditional sectors-the public and private-are first examined with respect to their roles in the public policy process and in the economy. Despite various benefits of both public and private sectors on the society and economy, failures in both sectors sometimes occur. The civil society is put forward as an alternative, third, or people's sector to compensate for the state and market failures. In the case of Thailand, the prevalence of corruption, …


Three Stages In The Development Of The Thai Capitalist State, Ji Ungpakorn Jan 1997

Three Stages In The Development Of The Thai Capitalist State, Ji Ungpakorn

Asian Review

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Prospects For U.S. - East Asian Economic Relations, Zhou Jing Jan 1997

Prospects For U.S. - East Asian Economic Relations, Zhou Jing

Asian Review

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Indonesian Military In Politics : Possibility For Change?, Himawan Bayu Patriadi Jan 1997

Indonesian Military In Politics : Possibility For Change?, Himawan Bayu Patriadi

Asian Review

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The Development Of Asian Rail Corridors-, David Murray Jan 1997

The Development Of Asian Rail Corridors-, David Murray

Asian Review

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Security Issues Between China And Southeast Asian: What Problems Are They Facing And How To Solve Them?, Dao Shulin Jan 1996

Security Issues Between China And Southeast Asian: What Problems Are They Facing And How To Solve Them?, Dao Shulin

Asian Review

No abstract provided.


Cultural Relations Between Ayudhya And Sri Lanka, W. M. Sirisena Jan 1996

Cultural Relations Between Ayudhya And Sri Lanka, W. M. Sirisena

Asian Review

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Push Economic Cooperation Between Southwest China And Thailand Forward, Zhu Zhenming Jan 1996

Push Economic Cooperation Between Southwest China And Thailand Forward, Zhu Zhenming

Asian Review

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The Politics Of Economic Reform : A Comparative Study Of Thailand, Indonesia, And Burma (Myanmar), Priyambudi Sulistiyanto Jan 1996

The Politics Of Economic Reform : A Comparative Study Of Thailand, Indonesia, And Burma (Myanmar), Priyambudi Sulistiyanto

Asian Review

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Book Reviews Chin Shunshin, Murder In A Peking Studio (Pekin Yuyukan) Trans., Joshua A. Fogel Jan 1995

Book Reviews Chin Shunshin, Murder In A Peking Studio (Pekin Yuyukan) Trans., Joshua A. Fogel

Asian Review

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Democracy Versus Authoritarianism In East Asia : Has The Tide Turned?, Wolden Bello Jan 1995

Democracy Versus Authoritarianism In East Asia : Has The Tide Turned?, Wolden Bello

Asian Review

No abstract provided.