Thai Culture

For many outsiders, Thailand still conjures up images of the East at its most mysterious and enchanting - a view largely formed by Hollywood films like The King and I. Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today, it is ranked among the tiger economies of Southeast Asia. It is a manufacturing powerhouse, the world’s largest rice exporter, and a tourist paradise that welcomes 22 million visitors a year to its beach resorts and its vibrant capital, Bangkok.

Covers many unique topics you haven't seen written about in a book about Thailand. NIGHTLIFE SEX LOVE DRUGS DRINKING SCAMS PORN LADYBOYS TEACHING SNAKES SCORPIONS OTHER WILDLIFE THAI CULTURE THAI FACE CRIME COVID-19 CAUTIONS DENGUE FEVER DRIVING ACCIDENTS Stay safe in Thailand and have more fun. The author has lived in Thailand for 17 continuous years and shares many helpful experiences to help you stay safer during your visit. This decade-old best-selling book has been completely rewritten in June 2021. Buy the book and you will certainly get up to speed very quickly on life in this ...

Are you learning Thai? Knowing more words is one of the best ways to speak and understand more Thai. And, if you want to sound like a native speaker, you'll need vocab that's relevant to Thai culture and daily life and that is actually used by Thai people. With Learn Thai: Discover Thai Culture & Traditions by ThaiPod101.com, you learn the must-know vocab and Thai cultural insights that you won't find in a textbook.

On June 23, 2018, 12 members of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand when disaster struck. A rainy season downpour flooded the tunnels, trapping them as they took shelter on a shelf of the dark cave. Eight days of searching yielded no signs of life, but on July 2, they were discovered by two British divers. This is the incredible true story of their inspiring rescue. Award-winning author Marc Aronson brings us the backstory behind how this astounding rescue took place.