Will Western pop culture destroy national culture in Thailand and Malaysia?

Will pop culture destroy national culture in Malaysia and Thailand? Pop culture can be seen as an after thought of Globalisation. As the world becomes more interconnected people from all over the globe are able to communicate on a daily basis and more frequently than ever before. Regions that are having difficulty from coping with this 'seemingly harmless' popular culture can be found in the Asian region. It is a widespread fear amongst the older …

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