This is a visual explainer based on the Wikipedia article on Charnvit Kasetsiri. Read the full source article here. (opens in new tab)

Charnvit Kasetsiri: Architect of Thai Historical Discourse

An exploration of the life, work, and academic contributions of a preeminent Thai historian and professor emeritus of Thammasat University.

Early Life ๐Ÿ‘‡ Key Works ๐Ÿ“š

Early Life and Education

Origins and Upbringing

Born on May 6, 1941, in Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi province, Charnvit Kasetsiri hails from a family with Thai-Chinese and Mon heritage. His formative years were spent in the Phra Pradaeng neighborhood of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, providing an early immersion in the diverse cultural landscape of Thailand.

Undergraduate and Master's Studies

Kasetsiri pursued his undergraduate studies at Thammasat University in Bangkok from 1960 to 1963. He graduated with Honours, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and receiving the prestigious King Bhumibol Prize. He subsequently advanced his education by undertaking master's degree studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.

Doctoral Research at Cornell

His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Southeast Asian history from Cornell University in 1972. His doctoral research was guided by distinguished scholars O. W. Wolters and David K. Wyatt. During his tenure in the United States, from 1965 to 1970, he was supported by a Rockefeller Scholarship, underscoring the significance of his academic pursuits.

Academic Career

Foundation at Thammasat

Charnvit Kasetsiri commenced his academic service at Thammasat University in 1973 as a lecturer in the history department. His dedication and leadership were recognized through subsequent appointments, including Head of Department (1981โ€“1983), Deputy Director of the Thai Khadi Institute (1982โ€“1985), and Vice-President of the university (1983โ€“1988).

Leadership and Continued Engagement

He further contributed to academia as the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Thammasat University. His tenure as Rector of Thammasat University during the academic year 1994โ€“1995 marked a significant period of leadership. Even after his retirement in 2001, he continued to enrich the history department with his teaching and expertise.

International Fellowships and Visiting Roles

Kasetsiri's academic influence extended globally. He held visiting fellowships and lectured at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Kyoto University (1977โ€“1978), the University of California, Berkeley, and Santa Cruz (1978โ€“1979), the University of Hawaii (1996, 2004), and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore (1998). He also directed the five-year Area Study Project sponsored by the Thailand Research Fund (2000โ€“2003) and served as secretary for the Social Sciences and Humanity Textbook Foundation in Thailand.

Selected Publications

Scholarly Contributions

Professor Kasetsiri has authored and co-authored numerous influential articles and books on Thai history and Southeast Asian studies. His work critically examines the historical development of Thailand and its regional context.

  • The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press, 1976.
  • International Workshop On Translation. Foundation for the Promotion of The Social Sciences and the Humanities Textbooks Project, Thailand, 1978.
  • Bibliography: Southeast Asian Studies in Thailand. Compiled with T. Petchlertanan and S. Saiyawong. Kyoto University, The Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Thammasat University, 1991.
  • Sangkhalok-Sukhothai-Ayutthaya and Asia. Bangkok: Toyota Thailand Foundation, 2002.
  • Discovering Ayutthaya. With Michael Wright. Bangkok: Toyota Thailand Foundation, 2007.
  • Annotated bibliography on the Mekong. Compiled with Chris Baker. Mekong Press, 2008.
  • Thai historiography. In: Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Thailand. Routledge, 2019.

Authority Control

Standardized Identifiers

To ensure precise identification and cataloging within global academic and archival systems, Charnvit Kasetsiri is recognized through various authority control databases. These identifiers facilitate cross-referencing and access to his scholarly works and biographical information.

External Links

Further Exploration

Discover more about Professor Kasetsiri's work and perspectives through these curated external resources:

  • Charnvit Kasetsiri Official Website
  • Seeds of Misunderstanding
  • FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY: First stirrings of a passive population
  • Historian campaigns to rename Thailand Siam

Teacher's Corner

Edit and Print this course in the Wiki2Web Teacher Studio

Edit and Print Materials from this study in the wiki2web studio
Click here to open the "Charnvit Kasetsiri" Wiki2Web Studio curriculum kit

Use the free Wiki2web Studio to generate printable flashcards, worksheets, exams, and export your materials as a web page or an interactive game.

True or False?

Test Your Knowledge!

Gamer's Corner

Are you ready for the Wiki2Web Clarity Challenge?

Learn about charnvit_kasetsiri while playing the wiki2web Clarity Challenge game.
Unlock the mystery image and prove your knowledge by earning trophies. This simple game is addictively fun and is a great way to learn!

Play now

Explore More Topics

Discover other topics to study!

                                        

References

References

A full list of references for this article are available at the Charnvit Kasetsiri Wikipedia page

Feedback & Support

To report an issue with this page, or to find out ways to support the mission, please click here.

Disclaimer

Academic Integrity and Information Accuracy

This document has been meticulously generated by an Artificial Intelligence, drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of publicly available data from Wikipedia. It is intended solely for academic and informational purposes, aiming to provide a structured overview of the subject's contributions.

This is not professional academic or biographical advice. The information presented herein is a synthesis of sourced data and should not be considered a substitute for rigorous scholarly research or consultation with academic professionals. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness based on the source material, the AI cannot guarantee the absolute absence of errors, omissions, or outdated information.

Users are encouraged to consult original sources and academic databases for definitive information. The creators of this page assume no liability for any reliance placed upon the information provided.