Description

Book Synopsis
A joint publication of Trans Pacific Press and Kyoto University Press, this economic history of the early development of Thailand's railways details the rail policies of the royal government, from the end of 19th century to 1932, when the Constitutional Revolution overthrew it.

It also assesses the role and impact of the railways on Thailand's economy in terms of the degree to which they reduced transport time and cost, as well as the extent to which they altered the flow of commodities and the transportation of passengers across the country.

Laying the Tracks: The Thai Economy and its

    Product form

    £60.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 7 Jul 2026.

    A Hardback by Ichiro Kakizaki

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Laying the Tracks: The Thai Economy and its by Ichiro Kakizaki

      Publisher: Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
      Publication Date: 30/01/2005
      ISBN13: 9781920901028, 978-1920901028
      ISBN10: 1920901027

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A joint publication of Trans Pacific Press and Kyoto University Press, this economic history of the early development of Thailand's railways details the rail policies of the royal government, from the end of 19th century to 1932, when the Constitutional Revolution overthrew it.

      It also assesses the role and impact of the railways on Thailand's economy in terms of the degree to which they reduced transport time and cost, as well as the extent to which they altered the flow of commodities and the transportation of passengers across the country.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account