A Geek in Thailand: Discovering the Land of Golden Buddhas, Pad Thai and Kickbox

Description: A Geek in Thailand by Jody Houton A Geek in Thailand is a lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and residents perspective. This alternative guide to Thailand offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment, and daily life, covering all the classics - but also revealing the path less travelled. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Geek in Thailand is a lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and residents perspective. This alternative guide to Thailand offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment, and daily life, covering all the classics - but also revealing the path less travelled. In short articles accompanied by sidebars and colourful photographs, it paints a revealing picture of Asias most popular travel destination. A Geek in Thailand is for the holidaymakers who visit for two weeks every year and have a desire to learn about the culture, but are struggling to know where to begin. Sections on the food, drink, social scene, music, film, and everyday Thai life, are sure to appeal to them. It is also for those who wish to move to Thailand on a more permanent basis, as it contains helpful information regarding purchasing property, setting up a company, and applying for visas and work permits. Chapters on the Thai character and cultural dos and donts as well as faux pas will allow the reader to go beyond the Thai smile. Sections on politics, history, economy, and the unique relationship between the Thai Nation, Religion, and Monarchy, will also be of interest to those who wish to delve into a deeper understanding of Thailand."After browsing through this book for 5-minutes, I knew it would be a winner." Peter, TheThailandLife.com"If you wish to travel to Thailand, holiday there, work there, or you just enjoy travel stories, this is the book for you. It is filled with facts and stories that instantly immerse you in the culture and country." Blue Wolf Reviews"...a lucid, well-researched study of the Land of Smiles and a refreshing departure from well-trodden paths...A Geek in Thailand offers a convincing picture and one that will enrich the uninitiateds understanding of our strange land." The Nation"A Geek in Thailand is better than a guidebook: its a roadmap of the Thai psyche, a territory that can be just as fascinating (and just as perilous) as the physical terrain explored by more run-of-the-mill travel publications." About.com Notes A lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and residents perspective. Offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment and daily life. Author Biography Jody Houton is a UK-born journalist who has traveled extensively since leaving university, and lived and worked in several different countries before settling in Thailand. His work at a number of Thai newspapers, magazines and radio stations in both the tourist area of Phuket and the capital city of Bangkok has allowed him access to some of the countrys most interesting, bizarre and influential people and given him the opportunity to delve more deeply into the Thai psyche, lifestyle, culture and experience. It has also given him a unique vantage point to speak of Thailand and Thai people from the perspective of tourist, foreigner, expat and resident. The expat experience, in particular, has enabled him to form an unbiased interpretation of the benefits and disadvantages of being a foreigner living and working in Thailand. Review "With a masterly touch, Jody Houton explains what makes Thais tick. This is a highly readable book. Houtons insights will save you years of head scratching and embarrassing confusion. A well-illustrated volume, its also a joy to read in one sitting." --Alan Morison, editor of Phuketwan"Jody Houtons pleasant and insightful book surfs through the quirky, the profound and the plainly inexplicable culture hot points of Thailand." --Kong Rithdee, deputy editor of Life, Bangkok Post"Packed with short articles accompanied by sidebar stories and interviews and evocative color photographs, Houton touches on the variety of Thais daily life…" --Shanghai Daily Long Description A Geek in Thailand is a lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and residents perspective. This alternative guide to Thailand offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment, and daily life, covering all the classics -- but also revealing the path less travelled. In short articles accompanied by sidebars and colourful photographs, it paints a revealing picture of Asias most popular travel destination. A Geek in Thailand is for the holidaymakers who visit for two weeks every year and have a desire to learn about the culture, but are struggling to know where to begin. Sections on the food, drink, social scene, music, film, and everyday Thai life, are sure to appeal to them. It is also for those who wish to move to Thailand on a more permanent basis, as it contains helpful information regarding purchasing property, setting up a company, and applying for visas and work permits. Chapters on the Thai character and cultural dos and donts as well as faux pas will allow the reader to go beyond the Thai smile. Sections on politics, history, economy, and the unique relationship between the Thai Nation, Religion, and Monarchy, will also be of interest to those who wish to delve into a deeper understanding of Thailand. "After browsing through this book for 5-minutes, I knew it would be a winner." Peter, TheThailandLife.com "If you wish to travel to Thailand, holiday there, work there, or you just enjoy travel stories, this is the book for you. It is filled with facts and stories that instantly immerse you in the culture and country." Blue Wolf Reviews "...a lucid, well-researched study of the Land of Smiles - and a refreshing departure from well-trodden paths... A Geek in Thailand offers a convincing picture and one that will enrich the uninitiateds understanding of our strange land." The Nation " A Geek in Thailand is better than a guidebook: its a roadmap of the Thai psyche, a territory that can be just as fascinating (and just as perilous) as the physical terrain explored by more run-of-the-mill travel publications." About.com Review Quote "With a masterly touch, Judy Houton explains what makes Thais tick. This is a highly readable book. Houtons insights will save you years of head scratching and embarrassing confusion. A well-illustrated volume, its also a joy to read in one sitting." - Alan Morison, editor of Phuketwan Details ISBN0804844488 Author Jody Houton Short Title GEEK IN THAILAND Pages 160 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0804844488 ISBN-13 9780804844482 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Tuttle Publishing Subtitle Discovering the Land of Golden Buddhas, Pad Thai and Kickboxing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 915.930444 Year 2016 UK Release Date 2016-01-26 Illustrations full color photos AU Release Date 2016-01-26 NZ Release Date 2016-01-26 US Release Date 2016-01-26 Publication Date 2016-01-26 Audience General Replaced by 9780804858441 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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