The Foreign Press' Changing Perceptions of Thailand's Monarchy Sik H. Ng "Personalism"

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The Foreign Press' Changing Perceptions of Thailand's Monarchy Sik H. Ng "Personalism"During the Cold War, well informed foreign journalists did not navely accept the Thai official narrative that the monarchy was strictly above politics. They were well aware of the influence and political power of the palace. However, they believed the institution was necessary for Thailand to survive the communist threat, oppressive military leaders and corrupt politicians. For decades, their coverage helped promote the benign image of the institution