{"product_id":"a-geek-in-thailand-9780804844482","title":"A Geek in Thailand","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Geek in Thailand\u003c\/i\u003e is a light-hearted but perceptive look at one of the world''s most visited countries from the viewpoint of a young foreign resident.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a Thai travel guide, it offers a concise but insightful take on Thailand for tourists, expats, would-be expats, and others—anyone, in fact, with interest in visiting or learning about the Land of Smiles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with short articles accompanied by sidebar stories and interviews and evocative color photographs, the author paints a vivid and revealing picture of a country built on a deep reverence for nation, religion and monarchy, yet with its own distinct, individualistic perspective. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubjects range from the touchstones of Thai culture and history, such as its politics and economy, Buddhism and folklore, to chapters on traditional Thai design and craftsmanship, including its highly acclaimed architecture and fine silk textiles. There are also chapters on the globally popular Thai f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a masterly touch, Jody Houton explains what makes Thais tick.  This is a highly readable book.  Houton's insights will save you years of head scratching and embarrassing confusion.  A well-illustrated volume, it's also a joy to read in one sitting.\" --\u003cb\u003eAlan Morison, editor of \u003ci\u003ePhuketwan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jody Houton's pleasant and insightful book surfs through the quirky, the profound and the plainly inexplicable culture hot points of Thailand.\" --\u003cb\u003eKong Rithdee, deputy editor of \u003ci\u003eLife, Bangkok Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Packed with short articles accompanied by sidebar stories and interviews and evocative color photographs, Houton touches on the variety of Thai's daily life…\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShanghai Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527720608087,"sku":"9780804844482","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780804844482.jpg?v=1731868979","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-geek-in-thailand-9780804844482","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}