The Thai World
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The Thai World
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Author : John Hoskin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Thai World written by John Hoskin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Thailand categories.
____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.
Traditional And Changing Thai World View
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Author : Amara Pongsapich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Traditional And Changing Thai World View written by Amara Pongsapich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Buddhism and culture categories.
Contributed articles on Thai traditional culture.
Traditional And Changing Thai World View
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Traditional And Changing Thai World View written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Buddhism and culture categories.
The Thai World
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Author : Nicholas Tapp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-05-01
The Thai World written by Nicholas Tapp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-01 with categories.
Materializing Thailand
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Author : Penny Van Esterik
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-28
Materializing Thailand written by Penny Van Esterik and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-28 with Social Science categories.
Thailand has become well known throughout the world for wonderful cuisine, great package holidays, sumptuous temples and textiles. Noticeably absent from glossy tourist brochures but equally well known throughout the Western world is Thailand's seedier side - the world of child exploitation, rampant prostitution and AIDS. Thailand maintains its appeal by slipping the ugly and painful out of sight and by promoting women as exotic visual icons through beauty contests, state rituals and the sex trade. This book explores the construction of gender in Thailand and in particular the role Bangkok plays in establishing gender relations for the whole of the country. It examines the historical and cultural processes underlying Thai public culture, including historical theme parks. The author demonstrates how the materiality of the Thai world shapes gender relations and how Buddhism discourages essentialisms, including fixed binary gender identities. Throughout the book, appearances are shown to be critically important, and the essentialism of gender is maintained through display, public presentations, and everyday material practices. Anyone wishing to understand the complexity of Thailand will find this book provides a highly readable and insightful analysis.
The Tai World
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Author : Andrew Walker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Tai World written by Andrew Walker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Folklore categories.
Thai Images
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Author : Niels Mulder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Thai Images written by Niels Mulder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Thailand categories.
Thailand
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Author : World Tourism Organization
language : en
Publisher: WTO
Release Date : 2006
Thailand written by World Tourism Organization and has been published by WTO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
Although the Asia-Pacific region has, for a long time, been associated with inbound tourism its growth rate for outbound tourism is greater than any other of the world's economic blocks. One feature of this growth is that 78% of outbound Asian traffic is within the region itself, and this intra-regional traffic has an important economic role. UNWTO has therefore commissioned a series of reports on the trends and potential of seven leading markets: Australia; China; Hong Kong; India; Japan; Republic of Korea; and Thailand.
Thailand Tourism
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Author : Arthur Asa Berger
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-03-18
Thailand Tourism written by Arthur Asa Berger and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-18 with Business & Economics categories.
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.
The World Of Thai Women
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Author : Chitra Ghosh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The World Of Thai Women written by Chitra Ghosh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Femmes categories.