Thailand's Boom!

In an examination of the economic boom in Thailand, this text looks at areas such as the global context; the dynamism of domestic business; the government's management of the economy; and the recruitment of labour industrialization. It explores the impact of the boom in all areas of the country, including the rise of the city, the effect on the countryside, the transformation of politics, and the distribution of benefits and costs. Finally, it raises questions about where the boom is taking Thailand in the future.