Blending Fact & Fiction: Paul & Yuangrat Wedel Return to Discuss Their Novels Set in 1900s Siam Part 2 [S7.E26]

This is Part Two of Greg and Ed's interview with Paul and
Yuangrat Wedel, returning guests to the show who previously
talked about their book "Radical Thought, Thai Mind." This time
around the fascinating couple discuss their two novels, "Beads On
A String" and "Dark Karma," each historical fiction based in
Southern Thailand. In this part of the interview, the couple
focus on the historical characters and events that are interwoven
into the fictional narrative. Greg asks about the sensitivity of
dealing with certain high status characters, but Paul and
Yuangrat make clear that they very closely followed historical
records about public statements and acts. 


The interview continues to address such matters as the technology
changes that swamped Siam at the turn of the century, the
delicate political relationship between Bangkok and the southern
sultanates/provinces, and plans for the next episode in the
narrative which will encompass the 1932 coup that ended absolute
monarchy in Thailand. Listen in for a fascinating interview with
a truly erudite couple!


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