Thailand: Shifting Ground Between the US and a Rising China

Thailand was a key US ally after WWII, but in the twenty-first century, China has become a valued ally to the military government, reversing their foreign relations. Benjamin Zawacki's authoritative modern history provides insight into the inner workings of the Thai elite and their dealings with the US and China.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Thailand, a crucial ally of the United States during WWII, played a significant role in combating communism in Southeast Asia and served as a base for US troops during the Vietnam War. In return, the US provided Thailand with substantial military and economic aid, supporting its despotic regimes. However, the twenty-first century has seen a remarkable reversal in Thailand's foreign relations, with China, once a sworn enemy, becoming a valued ally to the military government. In this authoritative modern history, Benjamin Zawacki delves into the story of Thailand's changing role in the world order. Featuring exclusive interviews with high-ranking sources in Thailand and the US, including deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand offers a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the Thai elite and their dealings with the US and China.

Weight: 764g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780755638116