THE “CONSULTING DETECTIVE" NITHAN THONG-IN BY KING VAJIRAVUDH
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Authors
This short study explores detective stories by Crown Prince Vajiravudh, later King Rama VI, in early 20th-century Siam. Compiled in Nithan Thong-in, these tales provide insights into Siamese society, culture, and history. Despite multiple reprints, an English translation is currently unavailable. This notice introduces the cultural richness of Mr Thong-in’s adventures, along with brief summaries of each story.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of the Siam Society |
| Volume | 112 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 191-196 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0304-226X |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20.06.2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:
© The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage.
- Crown Prince Vajiravudh, Early 20th-century Bangkok, Nithan Thong-in, Siamese detective fiction, Thai Literature
- Sociology
Research areas
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Anthropology
- Cultural Studies