‘Prayut’ introduces the book ‘Knowledge of Thailand’ reveals the author to help him get to know Thai views on the right thing. Highlighting the strengths of Thailand ‘Institutions-unity’ analyzes democracy as a conflict point Capitalism dominates the Thai social economy.
On February 7, 2021, Anucha Buraphachaisri, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that during a meeting with the committees and representatives of the public sector to drive education reform. At the end of last week General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has recommended a must-read book to the group that met. It is called “Knowledge of Thailand” written by Dr. Wichit Wong Na Pomphet.
However, the content of the aforementioned book is a description of Thailand. Understand Thai society And have an awareness of being Thai The author did not describe what is known as “hardware” in fields, forests. Or a clean white sandy beach that can be seen as far as the eye can see Or temples and architecture that are intriguing, or even the traditions that can be touched But what the authors describe as “software” categories are feelings, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, faith, consciousness, as well as “style” which is a fundamental aspect of our country which means “Thai way” of thinking Speaking and doing Structure introduction Systems and mechanisms of politics and government The economy and society in the present
Anucha stated that the book raised an important issue and could be understood immediately. Let’s look at it analytically, for example, a regime with “democracy” as a conflict point. On the capitalist economy that took over the economy and society of Thailand On the social view of Thai people under the influence and direction of advertising media
As well as matters related to the missing consciousness The story of social change over the past 150 years. Which is characteristic of “Social evolution” that Thai people must have knowledge and understanding that Than to come today What has our Thai society been through? Thai people have feelings and thoughts that are attached to “Evolution of Thai society” will provide an understanding of both the present and the future.
In addition, it presents all the “strengths” of our Thailand, such as the monarchy. Solidarity between different religions Friendliness with foreigners Readiness to accept changes for modernization. Even to focus on practical success And having a sense of humor to relieve stress
Anucha added that “The Prime Minister has said that the book – Knowledge of Thailand Make you know Thailand Understand Thai society And realize Thai identity better It also helps to get to know Thai in a more accurate way. “
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