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5 comments about Thailand: Land of Beautiful Women.

1. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!! Those of us who have come here have invariably discovered the beauty of a Thai lady. This book gives you background on the ladies of Thailand. The only deficiency is in its historical perspective of Thai women--some more insight would be great. However, it does give the Thai-experienced man a confirmation of what he has suspected in all of his travels-- the best women on Earth come from Thailand. Superb companions, and lovers, someone who will be on your level through any challenge. The pictures (the primary method of the book)display Thai women from cultural celebrations to the bars we all know from Pattaya to Patpong. A truly inspired book, wrtitten by a Lover-of-Thai-Women. A must have for any Thai-loving man in the world! I'll have a Mah-kong coke for you, and I'll see you in Thailand.



2. I don't get it - this is a book supposed to be representative of women who are the most beautiful - and the cover picture looks like a sex change case from Johns Hopkins. The other pictures are a real dissapointment, most are amateurish and representative of typical expat pap.

   The men who frequent Thailand are some of the most repulsive I've ever seen - Patpong road looks like some sort of 24/7 Ugly Man Festival. These women are so poor that they have to sleep with these guys to make money. I don't envy them. Thai women are not only attractive, they are some of the bravest women on earth, and I salute them.




3. Author Barret is obviously in love with the women of Thailand.
   Looking at the pictures, I can understand why. It almost seems to be a fascination that borders on obsession. While it's a very good book overall, the text, although short and to the point in most cases, is spaced sporadically through the pictures. Paragraph, photo, photo, photo, paragraph, photo, etc.
   Makes for awkward reading. There are a few revealing pictures, women shown topless, but with their nipples covered by yellow stars, something I thought was a bit cheesy and childish. Like Barret, or maybe the publisher (Village East Books) never stopped to think that most people who buy this book will more than likely be adult males over the age of 18. Some of the remarks about how Western women, out of jealousy, belittle Thai women, may offend some American females. They definitely have something to be jealous of........the women of Thailand are indeed mysterious as well as beautiful. If you're looking for a more in-depth account of Thailand and it's people, this is not the book. But for an interesting glimpse into the lives of the women of Thailand, this book will fit the bill. Loads of nice color photographs.



4. A nicely done bird's eye view of Thai women and the controversies surrounding their fascination for Western men. The photographs range from OK to good to those which make me want to be there. The text is smooth and I think acurrate but doesn't dwell on the many tricks Thai woman will get away with - if you let them.
   
   Anyway, a good book for someone who would like to know what the fuss is all about or for someone who just likes looking at pretty women who enjoy being looked at. And of course their wonderful attitude toward men and sex is a big part of their popularity.



5. preferring women who prefer HIM, and any "oh-so-handsome" Western men like him. Wouldn't you too be smitten if a certain type of woman seems to fawn all over you and your kind? And then he has to write a book all about them? And yeah, the woman on the cover does look like a katoey.
   
   If you read all the reviews here, you begin to notice a common thread amongst a number of the reviewers: disdain for "feminists" and "Western women". Men such as these like to throw these terms around as "insults". Well, this feminist, western woman isn't bothered at all by your "preference". To me, it just speaks volumes about the particular reviewers.

No comments about Travel Bangkok, Thailand - illustrated guide, phrasebook, and maps. FREE general info, basic phrasebook, and a map in the trial version..

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3 comments about Fodor's Thailand, 9th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides).

1. My daughter & I are traveling to Thailand - and doing our own research. I have obtained many travel books - and Foder's is TOPS. It has so much more information - down to those small details that can make or break a trip. I will certainly travel with Fodor's on my next trip, too!



2. Love the book. Very informative! Getting very excited for my trip to Thailand



3. "Kathileen" is obviously a Fodors stooge, this book sucks, at least for adventurous travelers on a budget.

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