Corruption and Democracy in Thailand

by Pasuk Phongpaichit and Sungsidh Piriyarangsan

Book Overview

This book is the result of a major research study on corruption, set in its political context. It covers estimates of the amounts involved; the roles of politicians, business people, bureaucrats, and police; the political background and impact; popular attitudes on corruption; and potential counter-measures. The publication of the original research prompted a political storm. Both inside and outside of Thailand, this work is recognized as a landmark...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9747100312
• ISBN13: 9789747100310
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher