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Contents

Harmony, Disorder and Smiles

CHAPTER 1

Thai History and Culture

A Brief History of Thailand

The Color of Politics

What to Do But Launch a Coup

The Land of Plenty

The Thai Language

Thailand’s Most Important Religious Sites

The Importance of Thai Buddhism

Other Religions in Thailand

Thai Folklore

Thailand’s Royal Palace

CHAPTER 2

Thai Design and Craftsmanship

Style Starts at Home

Thai Antiques and Crafts

Revival of the Thai Silk Industry

The Artistry of Tribal Textiles

Little Pieces of Paradise

A Shopaholic’s Paradise

A Market for Every Purpose

CHAPTER 3

The Unique Thai Character

Mai Phen Rai: Behind the Thai Smile

Ethnic and Regional Differences

Thai ‘Pretties’: The Thai Ideal of Beauty

Ladyboys: Thailand’s Third Gender

Living in the City

Thriving Companies in Thailand

Working with Thais

Successful Foreigners in Thailand

Jobs for Foreigners

CHAPTER 4

Amazing Thailand

Weird and Wonderful Thai Pastimes

Thailand’s Karaoke Culture

The Joys of Thai Massage

Muay Thai Past and Present

The Ladyboy Cabaret Show

CHAPTER 5

The Joys of Thai Food

Food in Thailand

What Makes Thai Food Thai?

Thai Street Food

A Guide to Popular Restaurant Dishes

Thai Bar Culture and Etiquette

A Guide to Thai Beverages

CHAPTER 6

Thai Music, Movies, Art, Theater, TV and Books

Traditional Thai Dance and Puppet Theater

The Thai Music Scene

The Bewildering World of Thai TV

Thai Film

Thai Art and Artists

Thai Literature

CHAPTER 7

Visiting Thailand

Bangkok: The City of the Future

Phuket and Other Andaman Islands

Chiang Mai and the North

Colorful Thai Festivals

Adventure of a Lifetime

Advice, Tips and Warnings

Photo Credits