Month: January 2011
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A History of Thailand
In A History of Thailand, Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit reveal how a world of mandarin nobles and unfree labour evolved into a rural society of smallholder peasants and an urban society populated mainly by migrants from southern China. They trace how a Buddhist cosmography adapted to new ideas of time and space, and a…
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Thailand Confidential
Why are these people smiling? Writer Jerry Hopkins came to Thailand for a visit in the 1980s to find out and ended up a permanent resident with a temporary visa-a big, white farang haunting the bars and back alleys of Bangkok. His essays explore the mystery and mayhem of “The Land of Smiles” to hilarious-and…
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The Big Blue Diamond
Jack Fraser is an ordinary guy working globally for major oil companies. He ends up on assignment in Singapore. There his normal life is turned upside down as he enters into a relationship with the wrong woman and travels to Thailand to learn about life and all it holds in the erotic and exotic orient.…
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Thailand Fever
Thailand Fever is the must-have relationship guidebook which lets each of you finally express complex issues by just pointing across the page! Everything in the book is in both Thai and English on facing pages. Thailand Fever teaches each of you about your loved one’s values and culture. Paperback: 258 pages Publisher: Paiboon Publishing (November…
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Justice, Please!
Justice, Please! is a modern love story set against the backdrop of Thailand’s current political difficulties. Bob and Jasmine, on holiday in Pattaya, run into trouble just after the ASEAN demonstrations of April 2009. They meet up with bad cops and more trouble than they bargained for – soon they need to set off on…
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Thailand: The Golden Kingdom
From the beaches of the south to the mountains of the north, Thailand is a beautiful and diverse land. Thailand: The Golden Kingdom encapsulates Thai history, culture, and art in one compact volume. It gives an endearing portrait of Thailand’s multi-ethnic population, the people’s beliefs and ways of life and sets it in an historical…
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Frommer’s Thailand (Frommer’s Complete)
You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go–they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you…
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Flirtations of Dan Harris
When Dan Harris, tortured by thoughts of having abandoned his child, impulsively hops on a train and travels around Thailand he begins a journey that irrevocably changes his life. Unknown to Dan, on the train are the very people he will meet on his travels. There is Jim, a fugitive American fleeing Thailand at all…
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Thailand – Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you…
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Come Here and I’ll Show You
Half an hour later I’m still workin’ an’ I’m makin’ good progress. But I get interrupted. The chick is gettin’ bored sittin’ in bed by herself. She calls out with a real soft voice an’ summons me to some more arduous tasks in the bedroom. I slurp down another drink to damp down the fires…
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Thai Dragon, The
A beautiful young woman is found murdered in a luxury apartment on the tropical holiday island of Phuket. She has been butchered. She has a top security pass for the British embassy. Exhibits have gone missing and the crime scene has been tampered with. Dublin born Detective Sgt Danny O’Brien has been an alcoholic for…
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Moving to Thailand – Your 2nd Life Begins!
Product Details Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 299 KB Publisher: A Buasi (September 5, 2010) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services Language: English ASIN: B0042JT2CW Lending: Enabled
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The Night the Elephants Cried – a story of the Tsunami
The elephant emerged from the water, a moving wall of gray cut against a startling blue sky. Wild high grasses brushed the columns of her huge legs as she dwarfed the hill that rose behind her. Massive footprints left pools of river water where she emerged from the pond that had slaked her thirst and…
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Chronicle of Thailand
Chronicle of Thailand is the story of Thailand during the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Beginning on the day he was crowned, 9 June 1946, the book presents a vivid eyewitness account of Thailand?s development through the major news events of the last 64 years. Product Details Hardcover: 440 pages Publisher: Didier Millet (February 28,…
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Thailand – from Nowhere to Nee
Thailand – from Nowhere to Nee walks the reader through the lives of two young lovers as they face the complexities of life when the convergence of different cultural backgrounds place both real and emotional obstacles in their way. David Henderson is a bright young Australian.. the son of a Thai mother and Australian father.…
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Lonely Planet Thailand’s Islands & Beaches (Regional Guide)
Lonely Planet knows how to kick back on Thailand’s best beaches. We’ve detailed the best places to stay, no matter what your budget, so go ahead and work on your tan. Or go diving off gorgeous Ko Phi-Phi, surrender to serenity – or the Full Moon Party – on Ko Pha-Ngan, island hop in the…
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Phnom Penh Mann
Henry J. Mann is a writer and expatriate living in Cambodia. His life is unraveling. His wife has kicked him out and he is living in a small room at an old hotel. Money is tight and the future seems uncertain. He keeps getting odd phone calls, first an RCAF Captain who needs his help,…