Readings on Thai Justice: A Review Essay.
How far can judges hope to address Thailand’s political problems? This article reviews six Thai-language books dealing with various aspects of the judiciary, exploring the historical and intellectual origins of the institution. Thirayudh Boonmee’s 2006 call for a judicialisation of politics – his ow...
| Published in: | Asian Studies Review Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 23 - 38 |
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Mar2015
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