A Geek in Thailand

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Additional Review: "A book with possibly the world's most colorful cover arrived on the review table. […] The book is a mine of information about Thailand, living in Thailand, and (attempting to) understand Thailand." — Pattaya Mail " A Geek in Thailand is NOT a guidebook per se, although there is plenty of good info for the first-time visitor. It's more a celebration of Thai culture from someone who truly appreciates all the wackiness going on around him…Every page is a fast, fun read but you still come away feeling much better-informed." — Ajarn.com " A Geek in Thailand is a carefully curated companion, that although often written in a light-hearted and humorous way, mines deep to give a thoroughly researched and unique look at the country and culture…The layout is fun, colourful and very well designed, with stand-alone sections that make it perfect to dip in and out of. " — BangkokExpatLife.com "Packed with hundreds of colored photographs, tidbits of information, and great articles and interviews, A Geek in Thailand shows the good, the bad and the ugly of Thai culture and civilization." — Simandan.com "In short, we highly recommend A Geek in Thailand. It's concise enough to be read in a few sittings while being dense enough to intrigue and educate all but the most knowledgeable…For anyone looking to reignite their love affair with Thailand, A Geek in Thailand could be the book to start that for you." — WhatsOnSukhumvit.com "If you're traveling to Thailand and want to get a good overview, this will be the book I recommend. The writeup is snappy and yet information [sic]. It's a much more entertaining read compared to travel guidebooks. And there are many wonderful photos nicely presented throughout." — Parkablogs.com "After browsing through this book for 5-minutes, I knew it would be a winner." — TheThailandLife.com A Geek in Thailand is a light-hearted but perceptive look at one of the world's most visited countries from the viewpoint of a young foreign resident. More than just a Thai travel guide, it offers a concise but insightful take on Thailand for tourists, expats, would-be expats, and others—anyone, in fact, with interest in visiting or learning about the Land of Smiles. Packed with short articles accompanied by sidebar stories and interviews and evocative color photographs, the author paints a vivid and revealing picture of a country built on a deep reverence for nation, religion and monarchy, yet with its own distinct, individualistic perspective. Subjects range from the touchstones of Thai culture and history, such as its politics and economy, Buddhism and folklore, to chapters on traditional Thai design and craftsmanship, including its highly acclaimed architecture and fine silk textiles. There are also chapters on the globally popular Thai food and entertainment like kickboxing and cabaret. Chapters on the Thai character and cultural do's and don'ts will allow the reader to go beyond the Thai smile. For visitors to the country, the author includes his top ten things to see and do in the main tourist destinations as well as an account of the principal festivals and tips on getting around.

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Pages: 160, Edition: Reissue, Paperback, Tuttle Publishing