Culture And Customs Of Thailand

Author : Culture Smart!,J. Rotheray
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781787022973

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Thailand - Culture Smart! by Culture Smart!,J. Rotheray Pdf

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many visitors. Culture Smart! Thailand describes how the Thai people view the world and themselves. It examines the impact of religious beliefs and history on their lives, as well as recent social and political developments. With a wealth of tips on communicating, on socializing, and on navigating the unfamiliar situations that you are likely to encounter, this guide will help you to get the very best out of your time in the Land of Smiles. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author : Arne Kislenko
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313058387

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Culture and Customs of Thailand by Arne Kislenko Pdf

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 : Arne Kislenko
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015059280761

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Culture and Customs of Thailand by Arne Kislenko Pdf

Thailand is revealed as a country of progress and potential, mystery and exoticism, and openness and friendliness.

Author : J. Rotheray
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 178702296X

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Thailand - Culture Smart! by J. Rotheray Pdf

To many outsiders Thailand represents "the East" at its most mysterious and enchanting. Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many visitors. Culture Smart! Thailand describes how the Thai people view the world and themselves. It examines the impact of religious beliefs and history on their lives, as well as recent social and political developments. With a wealth of tips on communicating, on socializing, and on navigating the unfamiliar situations that you are likely to encounter, this guide will help you to get the very best out of your time in the Land of Smiles.

Author : Robert Cooper,Nanthapa Cooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Culture shock
ISBN : UOM:39015014963642

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Culture Shock! by Robert Cooper,Nanthapa Cooper Pdf

Author : Roger Jones
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857335354

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Thailand - Culture Smart! by Roger Jones Pdf

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Anuman Rajadhon (Phrayā)
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029042390

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Life and Ritual in Old Siam by Anuman Rajadhon (Phrayā) Pdf

This is a collection of essays on Thai culture by one of Thailand's most prominent educators.

Author : Robert Cooper
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789814408981

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CultureShock! Thailand by Robert Cooper Pdf

CultureShock! Thailand provides a valuable crash course on the who’s who, and the whats and hows of the country, guiding readers through a wide range of topics for day-to-day living including how to interact with the local people and fit into Thai society. Discover when and how to wai as well as how to use the bathroom upcountry. Pick up useful information for settling in like where to stay, study and play and find out more about the Thai language and how to conduct business the Thai way. Full of humour and practical tips.

Author : Naomi Wise
Publisher : World Trade Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1885073267

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Passport Thailand by Naomi Wise Pdf

Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Thailand.

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778775194

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Cultural Traditions in Thailand by Molly Aloian Pdf

Learn about the holidays and festivals celebrated in Thailand.

Author : Roger Jones
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857335354

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Thailand - Culture Smart! by Roger Jones Pdf

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Ruth Benedict
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Thailand
ISBN : UCBK:C037347761

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Thai Culture and Behavior by Ruth Benedict Pdf

Author : Denis Segaller
Publisher : Silkworm Books
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781628400083

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Thai Ways by Denis Segaller Pdf

Thai Ways is a delightful collection of nearly everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Thai customs and beliefs, engagingly explained in a grandfatherly way by a long-time English resident of Thailand. Compiled from a series of articles published in the popular weekly column “Thai Ways” from the 1970s, the selections remain as current and informative today as when the author first wrote them. They demystify constructs like the system of royal ranks and the Thai musical scale, and customs like the Loi Krathong festival and the Wai Khru ceremony. Test your knowledge of these aspects of Thai cultural consciousness: • What color is associated with Tuesday? • Why was King Mongkut so important? • What is the twelve-year cycle? • How does one address a Thai? • What is the legend of the Buddha’s Footprint? If you are stumped by any of these, this book is for you. Both tourists and residents alike will find Thai Ways to be an enlightening and friendly guide through the perplexities of Thai culture.

Author : Roger Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Etiquette
ISBN : 1741170753

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Thailand by Roger Jones Pdf

A digest of essential information, aimed at both tourists and business people. The guide enables visitors to aquaint themselves with core values, customs and attitudes and to know how to behave and what to expect in business and different social circumstances.

Author : Anders Poulsen
Publisher : NIAS Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9788776940034

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Childbirth and Tradition in Northeast Thailand by Anders Poulsen Pdf

This beautifully illustrated volume offers a rare study of Isan-Thai customs and beliefs associated with pregnancy and birth and how they have changed over almost half a century. Using a psychological and socio-therapeutic framework, Anders Poulsen discusses the function of various birth rites while giving an unmatched description of all traditions specifically connected to pregnancy and birth. He includes an interesting description of the tradition of confinement by fire (yuu fai) and documents that it is still widely practiced, contrary to what has been reported. He also puts forward a theory of why some traditions maintain their importance while others fade away. The findings of this study are supported by the transcription in Isan (and translated in to English) of the ritual texts that are used in these rites.