Dystopia of a Totalitarian State: A Case Study of Contemporary Thai Novels in the 2010s
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Dystopia is a concept that significantly influences Thai society, particularly as depicted in novels from the 2010s. These novels often portray societies governed by totalitarian regimes. The purpose of this research article was to examine the social characteristics of totalitarian states as depicted in contemporary Thai novels from the 2010s. The novels analyzed included: 1) Creating a Paradise City: A Society of Parasitic Romance, 2) Creating a Commune: A Society Driven by Masculinity, 3) Creating a Siam Alangkarn: A Society of Class Division, 4) Creating an Altai Villa: A Society of Pure Blood, and 5) Creating a New Metropolis: A Totalitarian State Through the Power of Men.
The dystopian societies presented in these novels suggest the potential for certain societal issues to escalate and the novel’s narratives address various problems that were present in Thai society during the 2010s and serve as warnings against societal decline.
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