Five Studies on Khun Chang Khun Phaen: The Many Faces of a Thai Literary Classic Corruption The cost of managing the

The cost of managing the disease has increased significantly compared to many other health interventions

alone and despised by my fellow countrymen

Thai studies and the anthropology of religion as well as to those with an interest in the study of contemporary religious change in Thailand

The unwillingness of local Kachin people and the Kachin political-military leadership to bow to pressure for a speedy renewal of the ceasefire frustrated many observers and policy makers

Fiction and poetry by the featured writers in new translations

Five Studies on Khun Chang Khun Phaen: The Many Faces of a Thai Literary Classic Corruption The cost of managing theEdited by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit Siams great folk epic The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen has entertained and delighted readers and audiences down through the centuries, with its rich and earthy portrayal of life and relationships in love and war. Here, a mix of Thai and Western scholars present five critical essays that uncover hidden layers of meaning and expose new themes using theories and approaches developed mainly within the field of