This book offers an in-depth analysis of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its impact on Thailand and ASEAN, focusing on local realities through first-hand ethnographic insights. By examining special economic zones and high-speed train projects, it uncovers the risks and benefits of these megaprojects. Moving beyond traditional top-down approaches, this volume presents a bottom-up perspective on the economic, political, and environmental implications of the BRI, making it essential reading for those interested in China's influence in Southeast Asia. See more