Asian Review
Publication Date
2004-01-01
Abstract
After World War II, modernization theory was developed and became a dominant idea, employed by the United States to oppose communism and expand capitalism. The Thai and US governments saw the importance of developing the Northeast region of Thailand, because of both the region's "natural disadvantages" and its strategic location bordering Laos, Kampuchea, and Vietnam. The Phibun government (1951- 1957) launched programs to develop water resources and diversify crops, but initially had no overall plan. During the Sarit regime (1957—1966), a more structured plan emerged under the concept of "development for national security."
DOI
10.58837/CHULA.ARV.17.1.5
First Page
93
Last Page
113
Recommended Citation
Chaiwanichaya, Somsri
(2004)
"The concept of "development" and the Thai government's policies to develop the Northeast, 1951-1966,"
Asian Review: Vol. 17:
No.
1, Article 6.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.ARV.17.1.5
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/arv/vol17/iss1/6