Thai Journal of East Asian Studies

A Comparative Study of Taiwanese - Thai Marriage Equality Laws: Possible Adaptations for Thailand

Kanchaporn Siriwat, Apirak Nusitchaiyakarn, Merawee Sapsiri — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were (1) studying guidelines for promoting sexual rights and human rights law policy in Taiwan in (2) Thai language.

The study found that LGBT or LGBT people in Taiwan are recognized and protected by the right to legally marry as a couple. which in Thailand still has only ‘Draft Marriage Registration Act B.E. When comparing legal rights and limitations, it was found that in terms of the age at which spouses and life partners can be registered, little difference has been found. Taiwan can register at the age of 18, but Thailand must be 20 years old to do so. Taiwanese spouses can adopt children but must have bloodliness of the other person. And can receive other rights similar to heterosexual couples, such as the right to tax deductions Social Security Fund Rights which in Thailand cannot be done A Study of Guidelines for Supporting Marriage Equality Law in Taiwan Therefore, it can be used as a guideline for applying the law, the Marriage Act of Thailand. to advance the right to gender equality and lead to the freedom of marriage rights in Thailand.

A Survey on the Role of Principals in Teacher Promotion in the Philippines

Abegail Simbre, John Michael Aquino, Ingrid Palad — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study surveyed the roles of principals in teacher promotion, challenges and initiatives based on Domain 4 of Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) and Domain 7 of Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). Qualitative research was done with data gathered by focus group discussion with six experienced teachers and interviews with four principals in Philippine public schools. An online meeting platform was used for in-depth discussion of roles, concerns and challenges pertaining to promotion. Results were that principals consistently fulfilled most of their roles stated in PPSSH: personal and professional development; professional reflection; performance management; professional development of school personnel; leadership and development in individuals and teams; general welfare of human resources; and rewards and recognition, except for the professional networks strand. Both teacher and principal participants agree that principals serve as effective models for teachers, with a positive attitude about work, providing technical assistance and opportunities for teachers to assume relevant tasks, according recognition, developing soft skills of teachers, pursuing further study, and self-initiative as promotion requirements. These findings suggest that a career advancement system should include three key competencies: functional, core behavioral, and professionalism and ethics. These should continuously and systematically address concerns of teachers about promotion and better meet organizational needs.

A Study of a Society Without Ambition “TANGPING” in the New Generation of Chinese People: Factors and Problems

Natsarun Laksanapeeti, Preeyaporn Ittiphisit — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The economy and society of China are experiencing significant and rapid development. China is poised to potentially emerge as the leading global superpower in the foreseeable future. Since 2019, China has encountered a series of formidable challenges and issues, including the emergence of the “TANGPING” social phenomenon.

The term “TANGPING” (ถั่งผิง in Thai) is translated from the Chinese word “躺平”, which means “Lying Flat” in English. It became a trend in the online world around mid-2021, coinciding with the global spread of the COVID-19 virus. The primary attribute exhibited by individuals who embrace this phenomenon is their detachment from societal aspirations, apathy towards social norms, and lack of motivation to pursue achievement or establish a familial unit. Instead, individuals place a higher emphasis on their personal welfare. If a substantial proportion of the Chinese populace adopts this perspective, it could have profound ramifications for both society and the economy.

This article is an academic paper that gathers information through the process of reading, analyzing academic articles, research papers, and social media content from China. Its objective is to identify the factors contributing to and the issues related to the “TANGPING” social phenomenon among the new generation of Chinese people and to study how China is currently addressing this issue. The intention is to provide insights that may be useful in handling similar potential problems that could arise in Thailand.

Historiography of ‘Park Chung Hee Era’: Reassessing the Republic of Korean under Park Chung Hee regime in English language perspectives

Wisarut Larsakul — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to provide aspects and explanations of the Republic of Korea under the Park Chung Hee Era with English historiography using the ‘Authoritarian Nostalgia’ resurged trend of military regimes on mainstream academics in two periods of that historiography; before 1997 and after 1997. The result reveals that many Korean scholars have also described the Park Chung Hee Era as one of the parts of the Longue Durée historical approach and other social science disciplines before 1997. Then, after 1997, in the aftermath of the democratization and the financial crisis, they increasingly used the alternative theory and intensified those disciplines and concepts to study more in-depth. Various scholars grasped these in two ways: criticized or glorified, along with Hyung A Kim as a trailblazer. Moreover, after half of the 2010s, this era has extended various approaches which make classification extremely difficult.

Was the 1971 Okinawa Reversion Agreement a Legacy of Protests?

Ganchang Ruan — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This paper reassesses the impact of protests on the 1971 Okinawa Reversion Agreement, spanning the period from 1952 to 1972. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, three previously unexplored dynamics emerge: a) certain protests exhibited correlation, yielding cumulative synergistic effects over time; b) decision-makers responded by quelling protesters; c) internal conflicts among Okinawans diminished the efficacy of protests. Some protests proved counterproductive, hindering the restoration of Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa and complicating the assessment of their overall contribution to reversion. The 1971 agreement, ostensibly signaling Okinawa’s return to Japanese control, retained provisions enabling continued American military presence, adding complexity to the evaluation of protest impact. This ambiguity may explain the concurrence between Washington and Tokyo on the Okinawan reversion. Notably, geopolitical instability in East Asia during the early 1970s, coupled with financial challenges faced by the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) in maintaining Okinawa bases, contributed to the conducive climate for reversion. Concurrently, Tokyo’s assistance, driven by domestic electoral considerations, further facilitated the Okinawan reversion process.

Religion and Security in Twenty-first Century Vietnam

Hien Lan-Do, Chi Tran-Phuong, Matthana Rodyim — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The social perception of religion engages with a superhuman belief system to restore peace to a populace and help believers cope with life’s challenges. Research has suggested that when religious rituals are performed, a mechanism is created to reduce mental illness and heal disease. Religion is also a catalyst of spiritual and societal stability. However, religious faith may also inspire unethical behavior such as murder, suicide, or threats to life, tranquility, and sociopolitical equilibrium. The symbiosis between religion and social insecurity is well-known. Worldwide religious mysteries and conflicts are increasing, complicating the shaping of national security and creating political risks, especially for nations with religious and ethnic diversity. The relationship between religion and national security may be exploited until the population becomes hostile to the government. Wary of prejudice against religion, believers may try to use religion to resolve conflicts and maintain national security. In this way, religion may play a dual role in security issues, creating and upending social order and tranquility. Through innovations, concepts, and peace movements, security may be promoted. Religion may inspire political, social, and religious security. The last-mentioned has become an important strategic issue in many nations as a key topic in economic transactions, trade and international integration. As Vietnam profoundly integrates into the world economy, religious security becomes more vital. This paper will analyze how religious security has become a basic condition for Vietnamese international political, economic, social, and cultural interactions.

Soft Power ของจีน ญี่ปุ่น เกาหลีในอาเซียนและนัยต่อไทย

Damrong Thandee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Bandits in Print: “The Water Margin” and the Transformations of the Chinese Novel

Benjamin Ivry — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Associate Professor Scott Gregory, who teaches East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona, the United States of America, evaluates how the celebrated 16th century Chinese fictional work Water Margin, more like a chain of interconnected stories than what today is commonly considered a novel, was transformed in different editions.

Intended for different readerships, Water Margin was reshaped by editor-publishers. Since no formal literary copyright system existed, these editor-publishers also rewrote the text when they wished. Instead of being faithful to the original author or authors, who remain unknown, the publishers instead catered to their customers.

Despite the strong echoes of oral literature and storytelling in the book, Water Margin may be said to amount to a series of print appearances and how its publishers were trying to market it. The Water Margin evolved in the commercial publishing industry of the late Ming Dynasty, as succeeding editions responded to questions or problems posed by previous printings. Subsequent editors, some of them well-known writers, established a dialogue with previous editors to reply to their questions or concerns expressed in older versions of the book.