Gambling, the State and Society in Thailand, C. 1800-1945

"Charts the development of gambling in Thailand and relates it to the development of Thai state and society, showing how gambling was a fundamental issue hugely affecting political developments. It considers the difference between law and how law is enforced, outlining how the Thai elite, though professing opposition to gambling, often both tolerated and profited from it, as did the police"--Provided by publisher.

Year

2013

Language

English

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Group

Editions

8

Pages

244

ISBN

9780203552100

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