From time-to-time New Mandala readers get in touch with Andrew and I with questions about doing a graduate degree on mainland Southeast Asia (and other) topics. We always do our best to provide helpful advice.
At the ANU, the College of Asia and the Pacific (which encompasses the Faculty of Asian Studies, Research School of Pacific and [...]
ANU graduate studies advisory evening
October 7th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment
Tags: Asian Studies
Unreliable histories
October 7th, 2008 by Andrew Walker · 2 Comments
In early 2003 there was a flurry of interest in history in Baan Tiam, a small village in northern Thailand. Partly this was a result of the newly elected headman’s interest in initiating new projects that would raise the profile and prestige of the village. There were also central government initiatives aimed at promoting local culture. I attended a long meeting at the [...]
Tags: Anthroblog · Northern Thailand
Sirin Phathanothai on the ABC
October 7th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment
Many New Mandala readers are, I’m sure, already aware of the story of Sirin Phathanothai whose politician father sent her to China be raised by Zhou Enlai. Last night on Australian TV there was a long and detailed discussion of Sirin and her life. It is available here, with a transcript and the video. Anyone [...]