Ramakien: The Thai Political Worldviews and Utopia of Rama I

Abstract

This dissertation studied Ramakien- Rama I, exploring the Thai Political Worldview. Ramakien- Rama I is influenced by other previous issues meaning that one cannot interpret by utilizing from the social context alone. However, the author of Ramakien intend changing a number of contents in to answer certain situations during early reign of Rama I, and because of this one can use the social context to interpret only this part to accurately understand the Thai Political Worldview. Moreover, it is extremely remarkable that Rama I used his name as the author which is different from other literatures during the similar time. Furthermore, during his majesty earlier reign, time is considered as significance however, Rama I is not reluctant to create Ramakein despite the fact, this portrays the vitality of Ramakien- Rama I. Rattanakosin encountered several problems during the earlier reign of Rama I, thus order is required. Ramakien- Rama I was written as a new order expressing the Thai Worldview which perceives that all things based on inequality. Men understand his social status and respect the higher hierarchy. This creates the Thai society pattern. In addition, the author creates Political Worldview which is a part of the worldview.In conclusion, the Thai Political Worldview encompasses how men see the world. The Thai Political Worldview believes in an inequality. Also the Guilt Culture is introduced in Ramakien- Rama I. Under this circumstance, men hold onto the notion of saving one face is more important than doing what is right. Up to this point the very interesting question arises whether the Thai Worldview is a drawback for the Thai Democracy.