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M. R. Kukrit Pramoj's theory of good governance and political change: the dialectics of Farang Sakdina

Political Science

M. R. Kukrit Pramoj's theory of good governance and political change: the dialectics of Farang Sakdina

T. Waters

Discover how M.R. Kukrit Pramoj's *Farang Sakdina* challenges Western development theories in Thailand. This insightful paper, authored by Tony Waters, delves into the unique historical narratives of Thai *sakdina* versus Western feudalism, offering a fresh perspective on political development.

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Abstract
This paper examines M.R. Kukrit Pramoj's *Farang Sakdina* (1957-1958), a critique of Western development theories applied to Thailand. Kukrit argued against the equivalence of Western feudalism and Thai *sakdina*, highlighting different historical trajectories and contradictions. The analysis reveals Kukrit's dialectical theory of historical change, drawing parallels between England and Thailand's political development. The paper concludes that Kukrit's insights offer a valuable framework for understanding Thailand's political development and the limitations of Western-centric good governance models.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
May 05, 2022
Authors
Tony Waters
Tags
M.R. Kukrit Pramoj
Farang Sakdina
Western development theories
Thai sakdina
political development
historical change
good governance
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