Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-257) and index.
Working towards the monarchy : charismatic authority in Thailand -- A tale of two gods : Rama IX and Thaksin as charismatic leaders -- Transformation of Thai authority and its social foundations -- Siam-Ratchaprasong and the study of Thai urban space -- The politics of space I : Siam-Ratchaprasong from above -- The politics of space II : Siam-Ratchaprasong from below