Culture and Communication in Thailand (Communication, Culture and Change in Asia)

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  • in Thailand.............................................. 1 Thai Buddhism, the Mass Media, and Culture Change

  • 1.1 Introduction.........................................

  • 1.2 Thai Buddhism in the Phases of Globalization...............

  • 1.3 Thai Culture: A Mediatized Buddhist Culture................

  • 1.4 Conclusion..........................................

  • References................................................

  • 2 Analyzing the“Dhammakaya Case”Online....................

    • 2.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 2.2 Objectives of This Study...............................

    • 2.3 Research Questions....................................

    • 2.4 Methodology........................................

    • 2.5 Findings and Discussion................................

    • 2.6 Analysis............................................

    • 2.7 The 12 Causal Links in the PS Model.....................

    • 2.8 Analysis............................................

    • 2.9 Analysis............................................

    • 2.10 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................



  • 3 Violence Against Thai Females...............................

    • 3.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 3.2 Female Status in Thai Culture from a Historical Perspective....

    • 3.3 Analysis: Gender and Power as Represented in the Media......

    • 3.4 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................

    • in Thailand.............................................. 4 A Village in the Jungle: Culture and Communication

    • 4.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 4.2 Thai Feudalism: The“Sakdina”System....................

    • 4.3 A Rural Village Culture................................

    • 4.4 The Power of Beliefs..................................

    • 4.5 The Amoral Power...and Moral Kindness.................

    • 4.6 Interpersonal Communication: Mai Pen Rai.................

    • 4.7 Likay Drama.........................................

    • 4.8 Growing Pains: Modernization and Tradition................

    • 4.9 The Thai Value System................................

    • 4.10 Thai Leaders and Face.................................

    • 4.11 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................

    • Discourse: A Case Study on Chinese Tourists in Thailand........ 5 Tourism, Digital Social Communication and Development

    • 5.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 5.2 Literature Review and Theoretical Perspectives..............

      • 5.2.1 Globalization and Culture.........................

      • 5.2.2 Globalization and Mediatized Society................

      • 5.2.3 Mediatization and Culture.........................

        • and EcoTourism................................ 5.2.4 Development Discourse, Sustainability,



      • 5.2.5 Research Questions..............................

      • 5.2.6 Methodology...................................

      • 5.2.7 General Observations............................

      • 5.2.8 Answering the Research Questions..................



    • 5.3 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................



  • 6 Self-Reliance and Sustainability from a Thai Perspective.........

    • 6.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 6.2 Globalization and Sustainable Development.................

    • 6.3 The Multiplicity Paradigm..............................

    • 6.4 King Bhumibol’s Economic Sufficiency....................

      • Chiang Mai, Thailand.................................. Lessons Learned at Punpun Organic Farm, Phrao District,

        • 6.5.1 Background of Punpun...........................





    • 6.6 What I Learned from Punpun............................

    • 6.7 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................

    • Perspective............................................... 7 Mindful Communication and Journalism from a Thai Buddhist

    • 7.1 Introduction.........................................

      • of Self!............................................. 7.2 How Thai Buddhism Helps Us See Through the Perception



    • 7.3 Not-Self............................................

    • 7.4 Twelve Causally Linked Stages of the Paticcasamuppada

    • 7.5 Mindful Communication................................

    • 7.6 Mindful Journalism....................................

      • for Social Interactions and Social Change............. 7.6.1 Selfless Journalists as Actors/Agents/Propellers



    • 7.7 Conclusion..........................................

    • References................................................



  • 8 Human Trafficking in Thailand: A Culture of Corruption........

    • 8.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 8.2 Sex Trafficking in Thailand.............................

    • 8.3 Men as Sex Trafficking Victims..........................

    • 8.4 Child Trafficking in Thailand............................

    • 8.5 Forced Labor in Thailand’s Seafood Industry................

    • 8.6 TIP Report..........................................

    • 8.7 How to End Corruption in Thailand?......................

    • References................................................

    • to Captive Elephant Welfare and Conservation in Thailand....... 9 Elephants in Tourism. Sustainable and Practical Approaches

    • 9.1 Introduction.........................................

    • 9.2 An Anthropocentric History.............................

    • 9.3 Welfare Issues.......................................

    • 9.4 Elephant Tourism and Conservation.......................

    • 9.5 Plight of the Mahout...................................

    • 9.6 Role of Western NGOs.................................

    • 9.7 Toward Sustainable Solutions............................

    • 9.8 Concluding Remarks..................................

    • References................................................



  • Index......................................................

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