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The wide range of issues and ideas presented in this collection reveal the unique character of the region and the variety of cultures that contribute to its dynamic diversity
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unmatched by any other account pertaining … first to Northeast Thailand and Laos
King of the Waters: Homan van der Heide and the Origin of Modern Irrigation in Siam Performing Arts modern historyKing of the Waters describes how a brilliant Dutch engineer ultimately failed to implement his plans for modern irrigation in Siam. Homan van der Heide's efforts to support the interests of rice farmers were not received at all levels with equal enthusiasm. Interwoven with a detailed description of the actions of the Dutch engineer and of King Chulalongkorn and his ministers is an examination of the ambiguous performance of the Siamese state in