No comments about Die preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien: Nach amtlichen Quellen (Modern Asian History).

1 comments about Succeed in Business (Culture Shock!).

1. I found the culture shock series to be enjoyable reading accross the board, and this business based volume both informative and largely up to date. The business information is based on 98 which makes it only slightly dated, with only the latest goverment incentives missing. The sections on dealing with culture differences were very enlightening (non-confrontational style of thailand verses the "you are just a cog, and here is an in your face review of performance" style of the western world). The rehashing of basics you'll find other places is placed here just in case you missed it (not touching a thai's head, use of left hand, etc.). Although this wouldn't be my only source of information, it is a valuable one in a limited field.

No comments about Five Years in Siam (1891-1896) volume 2. The Malay and Cambodian Peninsulars, With Descriptions of Ruby Mines.

No comments about Travels in Cambodia and Part of Laos.

No comments about Thailande (Lonely Planet Travel Guides French Edition).

No comments about Thai Scene 1998.

No comments about Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore (Independent Traveller's Thailand, Singapore, & Malaysia).

1 comments about Thailand Map (International Series).

1. I bought this map because I will be touring around Thailand for two weeks. The map is titled 'Thailand' but upon receiving it I was immediately dissapointed to see that it was really a map of most of Southeast Asia. The map covers all of Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, southern China, northern Malaysia, parts of Indonesia and the Philippines. Thailand is right in the middle and only takes up about 10% of the map area. This map is huge, so the detail is decent but it is cumbersome to unfold/fold. The only Thailand city that is detailed is Bangkok. If you are travelling all over in Southeast Asia, this map would be useful. However, if you are only intrested in Thailand, pick something else.

No comments about Thailand (Little Hills Press Travel Guides).

1 comments about Travellers Thailand, 3rd (Travellers - Thomas Cook).

1. Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (11/06)
   
   "Travellers Thailand" is a useful, informative, but relatively basic guidebook to the charming country of Thailand. It follows the well-established and always handy format of some background information in the first few chapters, recommendations on the must-see places next and a handy directory for the important things such as shopping, entertainment, accommodations and more. The writing is accompanied by a vast array of great and colorful photographs.
   
   Although brief, all of the sections are apparently well researched and written with respect for Thai culture and way of life. The background information in the first section will provide the reader with a well-rounded understanding of the land, history, people and culture of Thailand, including the amazing array of absolutely fascinating festivals that indeed abound in Thailand. The following section, called First steps, will give you an even deeper understanding of how things really work in the land of smiles and why they are that way.
   
   The "sight-seeing" section includes numerous excellent tips on what one really should see in a certain part of the country as well as how to do the sightseeing. The described tours include such various offerings as walking, biking and even a tricycle tour. Easy to read and very detailed maps accompany all of the recommended sight-seeing descriptions. The interesting "features," featured in highlighted sections, include such diverse topics as spirits, Buddhism, rich harvest, hill tribes, the people of Isaan, royalty, wildlife and markets. A traveler would be well advised to read those in advance to avoid unnecessary culture shock and culture clash.
   
   The Directory section is surprisingly comprehensive in view of the grand total of 192 pages in the book. Excellent recommendations are given for a variety of activities, each section of the chapter starting with the description of the activity and useful tips and ending with addresses and phone numbers.
   
   My favorite section is probably the one on food and drink, in which the author managed to provide an excellent overview of the unbelievably complex matter of culinary arts in Thailand. It certainly made me wish to be able to go back to some of my favorite Chiang Mai restaurants real soon.
   
   I found "Travellers Thailand" to be an excellent guide for the first-time visitor to Thailand with a limited amount of time to spend there. The guidelines provided within will make your stay there safe, enjoyable and fun; and the compact format is great for carrying it around.