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Author : Montri Umavijani
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Facets of Thai Cultural Life written by Montri Umavijani and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai civilization and literature.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Facets of Thai Cultural Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arne Kislenko
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313058385
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Culture and Customs of Thailand written by Arne Kislenko and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-05-30 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, and despite its increasing popularity as a tourist destination, Thailand remains relatively unknown to most Westerners. Culture and Customs of Thailand presents the traditional culture and customs against the backdrop of modern times. Thailand has always been an important Southeast Asian country. With a long-reigning monarchy, it is the only country in the region that has never been colonized by a Western power or suffered bloody revolutions and wars. It was the first Asian country to establish diplomatic relations with the United States, and has remained a constant ally. Thailand has emerged as a considerable economic force as the world's largest rice and rubber producer and remains a regional political power. Against this historical framework, Kislenko deftly introduces the traditional and modern strands of the dominant Buddhist faith and other religions, such as animism. Coverage includes literature, the arts, architecture-including the Thai Wat-food and dress, gender and marriage, festivals and fun, and social customs. Kislenko also balances the portrait with discussions of threats from globalization, AIDS and sex tourism, the drug trade, and corruption in business and government. Evocative photos, a country map, a timeline, and a chronology complete the coverage. This reference is the best source for students and general readers to gain substantial, sweeping insight into the Thais and their land of smiles.
Author : Thailand. Krom Prachāsamphan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Aspects & Facets of Thailand written by Thailand. Krom Prachāsamphan and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ruth Benedict
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Thai Culture and Behavior written by Ruth Benedict and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Larimore Pendleton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258310561
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Thailand written by Robert Larimore Pendleton and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anuman Rajadhon (Phrayā)
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Life and Ritual in Old Siam written by Anuman Rajadhon (Phrayā) and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1979 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of essays on Thai culture by one of Thailand's most prominent educators.
Author : Gerald W. Fry
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 081087525X
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Thailand written by Gerald W. Fry and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows the impressive rise to a modern democracy, although still endowed with a king, and even more impressively, an economic “tiger.” Moreover, it has become a prime tourist destination and is thus known to vast numbers of foreigners as a sort of “instant Asia.” The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, now in its third edition, covers this amazing story in various ways. First, the chronology traces the most significant events from year to year. The introduction then provides a good overview of the land and people, the history and traditions, and where it now seems to be heading. The dictionary, which by now has hundreds of detailed and cross-referenced entries, looks more closely at important persons, places, institutions and events as well as more generally its politics, economy, society, culture and religion. So this is an excellent reference work not only for scholars but many others who have visited the country and were fascinated by it.
Author : John Hoskin
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ISBN 13 : 9781906780661
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
Download or read book The Thai World written by John Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ____Thailand and Thai culture are exotic. In spite of the effects of mass tourism and globalization, Thailand is unusual in that it preserves much of its unique traditional culture very largely intact. This compelling collection of articles aims to highlight facets of Thai life, aspects that in most cases are readily seen and yet are defining in their own way of the 'Thainess' that indelibly stamps the culture of a country and a people so fascinating and, ultimately, so endearing. The articles are grouped by themes covering The Buddhist World; The Supernatural World; The Ceremonial World; The Festive World; The Natural World; The Art World; The Sporting World and The Changing World. They reflect the author's long fascination with the country - he has lived there since 1979 - for him it is the unexpected that underscores precisely what the city and Thai culture as a whole is all about - the ability to constantly surprise, to offer fresh encounters - as this fascinating book gradually reveals.
Author : Wit Siwasariyānon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Aspects & Facets of Thailand written by Wit Siwasariyānon and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Samnakngān Thō̜ngthīeo (Thailand)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Aspects and Facets of Thailand written by Samnakngān Thō̜ngthīeo (Thailand) and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Philip Cornwel-Smith
Publisher : River Books Press Dist A C
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.U/5 (183 download)
Download or read book Very Thai written by Philip Cornwel-Smith and published by River Books Press Dist A C. This book was released on 2005 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering insight into contemporary Thai folk culture delves beyond the traditional Thai icons to reveal the casual, everyday expressions of Thainess that so delight and puzzle. From floral truck bolts and taxi altars to buffalo cart furniture and
Author : Timothy D. Hoare Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851096906
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Thailand written by Timothy D. Hoare Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to Thailand, providing a comprehensive, beyond-the-basics overview of the country, its history, economy, society, culture, and language. An essential guide that goes beyond the surface of food and fantasy, Thailand: A Global Studies Handbook offers important insight into the nation's history, culture, politics, fine arts, religion, and language. It sheds light on many often little understood facets of everyday Thai life and customs. The work covers a historical period of 800 years, documenting pivotal events and personalities, and presents an overview of the Thai economy, with a focus on the economic crisis of the 1990s and recent developments. Thai society is examined in detail, including education and the monarchy, the roles of religion, the effects of Westernization, home and family life, and current social issues. Specifically designed for general readers, students, and businesspeople, this book is a must-read when seeking an in-depth yet straightforward introduction to Thailand.
Author : Larry S. Persons
Publisher : Silkworm Books
ISBN 13 : 1943932379
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (439 download)
Download or read book The Way Thais Lead written by Larry S. Persons and published by Silkworm Books. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating study explores how face functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society. It examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain and lose face, patron-client dynamics, and the sources and paradigms of power. Ethnographic research gives voice to Thai leaders as they describe face behaviors and the flow of power in their society. The author compellingly reveals an indigenous but little-used pathway to virtuous leadership that empowers both leaders and followers, to the benefit of all. Written with academic rigor in a popular style, this book presents insights that are crucial to understanding and building strategic relationships in Thai society. Highlights • An insider’s account of Thai leadership based on sound ethnographic research • Examines the significance of face in Thai society • Reveals the pathways to power in the Thai context • Explores the relationship of Thai leaders and their followers • Identifies the qualities of virtuous leadership
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Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Thai Cultural Newsletter written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Asa Berger
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317824784
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)
Download or read book Thailand Tourism written by Arthur Asa Berger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand Thailand’s important symbols, icons, and social practices Thailand’s culture is unlike any other. Travelers attempting to fully immerse themselves in all that this tourist destination has to offer find it essential to become culturally sensitive. Thailand Tourism provides readers with an indispensable overview of this remarkable land of contrasts. This invaluable text reveals the South East Asian country, its history, its culture, and its people’s fun-loving perspective of life. The importance of Thai symbols and their meaning, icons and social practices, its proud history of its constitutional monarchy, and its numerous religious temples are examined in detail. This book offers tourists and students of tourism an informative, realistic view of the people, food, entertainment, and scenery of one of the most exotic lands in the world. Thailand was never colonized by a foreign power. Because of the lack of outside influence, this South East Asian nation has fostered a culture thrillingly different from others. Thailand Tourism offers a rare, in-depth look at this unique country and provides the information travelers need to know to easily move about and make their trip memorable. The guide includes helpful typical tourist itineraries illustrating what to expect when booking plans. The Thai viewpoints on sexuality, marriage, and societal changes are analyzed in detail. The issue of violence is discussed, including its ingrained presence in everyday life. Helpful tables detail demographic information from several countries to shed light not only on where travelers originate, but also to study the contrasts with the Thai culture. The book also presents a primer on the semiotics of tourism, and then discusses significant signs and symbols infused in Thai culture including Thai smiles, the royal kingdom of Thailand, Buddhist monks, Buddha statues, and Wats (temples). The importance of elephants in modern Thailand is explored, as well as the importance of the nation’s ethnic tribes and the cultural significance of the Wai. Thai food, the Thai sex industry, and a comparison between Thailand and America are also examined. The final section presents author Arthur Asa Berger’s own notes of his travels throughout Thailand with cogent perspectives of the country as a ’monoculture’. Topics in Thailand Tourism include: a theoretical discussion of tourism statistical data on tourism in Thailand typical tourist itineraries in Thailand perceptions of Thailand in travel literature violence in Thai society analysis of Thai culture such as Thai smile, Wats, Buddha statues Discover an exotic, spiritual, sensual country like no other. Thailand Tourism is a must read for anyone planning to visit Thailand, students of tourism, and students of Thailand’s culture.
Author : Lipi Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811038546
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)
Download or read book India-Thailand Cultural Interactions written by Lipi Ghosh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume looks at facets of cultural interactions between India and Thailand---two historically significant countries of the South East Asian region. For the first time a comprehensive discussion on historical and contemporary cultural interactions between Indian and Thailand has been attempted in this volume. Asianization has become an important contemporary concept and, in this context, understanding cultural exchange within Asia is an important exercise. The chapters in this volume include contributions from noted scholars based in India and Thailand on different areas of cultural exchange: from religion, to art, artefacts, clothing, music---especially Indian classical music, cuisine, and the contemporary use of shared civilizational tools in the cultural diplomacy of both countries. Written in a lucid and accessible language, the chapters in this insightful volume are of interest to academics and researchers of cultural studies, Asian studies, development studies, modern Asian history, policy makers and general readers.
