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James L. Taylor

James L. Taylor

Dr James L. Taylor is Adjunct Associate Professor, Anthropology & Development Studies, University of Adelaide.

Finding the grains of truth in Thailand’s spoiled-rice scandal

Thailand’s simmering politics could be about to become even hotter as former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces her accusers over a scheme to provide cheap rice to poor farmers There has long been something special among Thais about rice and female spirits, an essential nurturing attribute important to sustain the essence of life (khwan). Every […]

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Thailand’s military regime continues to tighten its grip

A return to democracy in Thailand is the hands of the masses It was on a normal workday on Tuesday 2 February at around 11 am at the studio of Peace TV—a Red Shirt-affiliated television station where the suppressed UDD (United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship) Red Shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan works as a host,

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