SOUTH THAILAND — Peace and Conflict Transformation — PhD & MA in International Development Studies I Chulalongkorn University I Bangkok, Thailand

Es, M. (2009) Trust Building Through Army Development Initiatives in Conflict Situations: The Case of Yalannanbaru in Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

This study focuses on the Yalannanbaru program run by the Thai army in the southern border provinces of Thailand in order to examine whether the project contributes to obtain trust from the local people. In so doing, this thesis introduces theories on trust and distrust to the conflict situation and development initiatives run by the Thai army. The study utilizes an in-depth single-case study on the Yalannanbaru program; a drugs re-education camp for youth in the southern border provinces. In the course of analysis, the notion of separate dimensions of trust and distrust is applied, acknowledging the multifaceted character of many relations and the possible coexistence of trust and distrust in a relationship.

Human Security and Sus..., Peace and Conflict Tra..., Student Thesis, Thesis 2009MAIDSJuly 21, 2015CONFLICT, DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH THAILAND, TRUST BUILDING