A geek in Thailand : discovering the land of golden buddhas, pad Thai and kickboxing /

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Author / Creator:Houton, Jody.
Imprint:Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2016]
Description:1 online resource (159 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11909245
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ISBN:9781462917143
1462917143
9780804844482
0804844488
Notes:Print version record.
Summary:A Geek in Thailand is a lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and resident's perspective. This alternative guide to Thailand offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment, daily life--covering all the classics--but also revealing the path less traveled. In short articles accompanied by sidebars and numerous, colorful photographs, it paints a revealing picture of Asia's 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 don'ts and 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.
Other form:Print version: Houton, Jody. Geek in Thailand 9780804844482
Review by Library Journal Review

Once a tourist, now an expat resident, journalist Barrett has seen things from "both sides" in Thailand. His book is as much a collection of gorgeous pictures of people, food, and sights as it is a valuable travel tool. It includes maps and suggestions but no names and addresses of hotels and restaurants, which are too plentiful in typical travel guides. Each chapter has special boxes that highlight either something unusual, such as "Living the Thai Dream" (older foreign men as bar owners) or important, such as "The Role of Religion." "Unique Thai Character" explains Ladyboys, the country's third gender; or Sea Gypsies, a marginalized minority group that lives on the remote Andaman coast. Of course, the joy of Thai food is given full coverage. Most pleasurable are pictures and descriptions of street food and the Beer Girls, who walk around bars in order to make customers thirsty. Perhaps the most valuable section is "Dos and Don'ts," with suggestions such as "Caution with stray dogs" or "Pay attention to flags on beaches." -VERDICT Warning: after reading this alluring book, you will have to travel to -Thailand.-Susan G. Baird, formerly with Oak Lawn P.L., IL © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Library Journal Review