“This is a complex and subtle book that warrants careful reading and re-reading… a wonderfully constructed and thought-provoking account of the many elements of modern Thai democracy discourse.
“This is a complex and subtle book that warrants careful reading and re-reading… a wonderfully constructed and thought-provoking account of the many elements of modern Thai democracy discourse. It reflects a deep engagement with Thai language material and, through the careful use of political and social theory, weaves this material into a coherent narrative of the long-term development of democratic ideology…this book is bound to prompt ongoing debate and discussion.”