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Books about Thailand
Thailand reading list
Go beyond Lonely Planet, with these wonderful books about Thailand.
Bangkok 8, John Burdett - fiction
A plot “[infused] with enough suspense, detail, and dry Asian insight to keep readers rapt as the story careens about the bars and brothels of Thailand's flesh trade, through its cut-rate plastic surgery parlors, and ends in a climax with a fittingly Buddhist twist.” (Amazon.com)
Culture Shock! Thailand, Nanthapa and Robert Cooper - guide book
We review this book on our blog. Verdict: we like it. "You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again." (Amazon.com)
Dos And Don'ts in Thailand, Kenny Yee - guide book
Essential stuff! It's easier than you think to cause offense in this polite country. Grab a copy of Kenny's book. We agree with reviewers: "It prevents embarrassment. It can deflect even a disaster." (Amazon.com)
Mai Pen Rai, Carol Hollinger - non-fiction
“An American housewife's honest love affair with the irrepressible people of Thailand.” (Amazon.com)
Private Dancer, Stephen Leather - fiction
“Often described as the best book ever written about the Bangkok bar scene.” (Amazon.com)
Also consider the fantastic 'Thai Food' cookbook, by David Thompson.
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Go beyond Lonely Planet, with these wonderful books about Thailand.
Bangkok 8, John Burdett - fiction
A plot “[infused] with enough suspense, detail, and dry Asian insight to keep readers rapt as the story careens about the bars and brothels of Thailand's flesh trade, through its cut-rate plastic surgery parlors, and ends in a climax with a fittingly Buddhist twist.” (Amazon.com)
Culture Shock! Thailand, Nanthapa and Robert Cooper - guide book
We review this book on our blog. Verdict: we like it. "You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again." (Amazon.com)
Dos And Don'ts in Thailand, Kenny Yee - guide book
Essential stuff! It's easier than you think to cause offense in this polite country. Grab a copy of Kenny's book. We agree with reviewers: "It prevents embarrassment. It can deflect even a disaster." (Amazon.com)
Mai Pen Rai, Carol Hollinger - non-fiction
“An American housewife's honest love affair with the irrepressible people of Thailand.” (Amazon.com)
Private Dancer, Stephen Leather - fiction
“Often described as the best book ever written about the Bangkok bar scene.” (Amazon.com)
Also consider the fantastic 'Thai Food' cookbook, by David Thompson.
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