The godfather group is an important social force in contemporary Thailand. The traditional Mandala and Sakdina culture of Thailand is the historical reason for the rise of the group,and the political and economic changes in contemporary Thailand directly promote the rise of the godfathers. The godfathers＇ identity is multiple. They control a great deal of economic and political resources in provincial Thailand and act as the intermediary between the local and Bangkok. Although their power diminished in the 1990 s,their influence still exists. ...
