From Problems to Resources:the Evolution of Thai Chinese Language Policy
Thai Chinese language education has gone through a process of prosperity,decline,and revival.Before the 1980s,the Thai government regarded Thai Chinese as a threat to national security and social stability.After the 1980s,Thai government regards Thai Chinese as a resource that could promote national development.Firstly,the national security crisis has been lifted.The Thai gov-ernment implemented an assimilation policy towards Chinese people,which lifted the national security crisis.Secondly,the needs of national economic development.Since the 1980s,the Thai government has attached great importance to economic development,and Thai Chinese people have served as a bridge for economic cooperation between China and Thailand.Thirdly,it is necessary to build a national image.After Thailand's national security and economic development needs were met,the government began to shape its inter-national image by paying attention to and protecting minority groups.
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