Literature on “Siam political policy toward the Northeast Thailand (E-san) During 1892 - 1910”

Abstract

This article attempted to study Siam political policy toward the Northeast Thailand (Isan) during 1892 - 1910 and its effects that occurred during that period.  Secondary source From literature was used in this study. The study found that the Siam political policy influenced Isan as the rulers in Isan traditionally were powerful to rule their lands independently. After their powers were centralized by Siam new policy to make the Royal Court of Siam being united and had the absolute power to control the country, they lost those power. Furthermore, the Royal Court of Siam can issue the regulations on politics, economy, and society to enforce with Isan. Therefore, at the beginning of the new regime there were many uprisings in Isan that fight against rule from the central government, but their actions were stopped by the central government.