Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, language, and culture of Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country located in Southeast Asia. Includes several recipes.
The second edition of this book draws on new Thai-language research and brings the Thai story up to date.
Starting on June 9, 1946 with the coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current King of Thailand, this volume presents a vivid eyewitness account of the country¿s development by reliving the major news events as they unfolded - the ...
... Siam Then : The Foreign Colony in Bangkok before and after Anna ( Pasadena , 1981 ) ; and Milton E. Osborne , River Road to China : The Mekong River Expedition 1866-1873 ( New York , 1975 ) , on the Lagree - Garnier explorations .
Thailand is the only nation in South-east Asia, in modern world history, that remained independent despite the colonising efforts of the European powers. Thailand Condensed provides readers with an overview...
We see all kinds of boats: big barges, motorized long-tail boats, tourist boats, fishing boats, and row boats. Locals with shopping bags and tourists with cameras get on and off along the way. On holidays the king or other members of ...
This book traces the roots of Thailand's political development from 1932 to the present, accounting for the intervening period's political turmoil.
This collection of essays explores themes and issues arising from the continuing confrontations that have dominated Thailand’s domestic affairs and affected its international relations in the years 2008 to early 2010.
"With its stunning photography and authentic recipes, this book transported me right back to Thailand. Take your friends and family on a culinary tour of the best Thai street food on offer." --Katie Chin, author of Everyday Thai Cooking
Tai Lands and Thailand: Community and State in Southeast Asia