Irving Chan Johnson is assistant professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore.

• Preface Acknowledgments Orthography and Terminology Introduction 1. Places 2. Gaps 3. Forms 4. Circuits 5. Dreams Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

“Johnson’s careful documentation of local histories is an important contribution and gives unusual time depth to his discussion of contemporary ethnic identification. Consequently, this book is a valuable addition to studies of Thai ethnicities, particularly the complex formations of Thai-ness that take shape on and around the borders of Thailand.

Irving Chan Johnson is assistant professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore.

• Preface Acknowledgments Orthography and Terminology Introduction 1. Places 2. Gaps 3. Forms 4. Circuits 5. Dreams Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

“Johnson’s careful documentation of local histories is an important contribution and gives unusual time depth to his discussion of contemporary ethnic identification. Consequently, this book is a valuable addition to studies of Thai ethnicities, particularly the complex formations of Thai-ness that take shape on and around the borders of Thailand.

Irving Chan Johnson is assistant professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore.

• Preface Acknowledgments Orthography and Terminology Introduction 1. Places 2. Gaps 3. Forms 4. Circuits 5. Dreams Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

“Johnson’s careful documentation of local histories is an important contribution and gives unusual time depth to his discussion of contemporary ethnic identification. Consequently, this book is a valuable addition to studies of Thai ethnicities, particularly the complex formations of Thai-ness that take shape on and around the borders of Thailand.