Thailand’s Modernising Monarchs Tony Stockwell looks behind the exotic facade to examine the role of the kings of Siam and Thailand in modernising their country. Tony Stockwell | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 7 July 2000 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.