Pom Mahakan: sanity and order in Bangkok's historic centre
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https://doi.org/10.14672/ada2006138%25pKeywords:
Cultural heritage, Pom Mahakan , Politics of heritage, Thailand, Cultural identityAbstract
This essay examines the cultural and political dynamics surrounding the Pom Mahakan community in the historic center of Bangkok. It highlights the clash between local inhabitants and Thai authorities over urban development and heritage preservation. The government portrays Pom Mahakan as a source of disorder to justify displacement, while the community demonstrates robust social cohesion and resilience. It explores the broader implications of this conflict, suggesting that heritage and order are contested arenas reflecting deeper power structures and cultural negotiations. The essay situates Pom Mahakan's struggle within global discourses on urban development, cultural identity, and the politics of heritage.
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