Five Studies on Khun Chang Khun Phaen: The Many Faces of a Thai Literary Classic Language Study Preserving Cultural Heritage as a

Preserving Cultural Heritage as a Private Enterprise—Veomanee Douangdala and Joanna Smith

This collection explores the production

more than two hundred excerpts of sazigyo texts are quoted

starting with the controversial National Reconciliation Commission that was established by the Thaksin Shinawatra government to propose peaceful options for reducing the violence

social movements

Five Studies on Khun Chang Khun Phaen: The Many Faces of a Thai Literary Classic Language Study Preserving Cultural Heritage as aEdited by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit Siams great folk epic The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen has entertained and delighted readers and audiences down through the centuries, with its rich and earthy portrayal of life and relationships in love and war. Here, a mix of Thai and Western scholars present five critical essays that uncover hidden layers of meaning and expose new themes using theories and approaches developed mainly within the field of