Customs & Etiquette Of Thailand (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE) - Softcover

Tonkin, Derek; Kongsiri, Visnu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857333969 ISBN 13: 9781857333961

Publisher: Bravo Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

A comprehensive ready-reckoner to the essential customs and etiquette of Thailand, one of the 'pearls of the Orient' -- never colonized by a Western power and world renowned for its warm welcome, peaceful culture based on Buddhism, and close rapport between people and the monarchy. The Simple Guides ensure that you do not arrive in your host country ignorant of common courtesies, basic manners and culturally-sensitive taboos.Contents: The Land (including Thai Royal Family and respect for the Buddhist religion); The People (including Understanding Buddhism, the Spirit World, family structure and visitng a Thai home); Social Relations (including greetings and the 'wai', the Thai smile, body language and the importance of 'face'); Festivals, Weddings & Funerals; Food, Markets & Eating Out; Business Entertainment; Travelling in Thailand; The Thai Lanugage; Facts About Thailand; Index.

About this title

About the Author:

Derek Tonkin was for a number of years British Ambassador to Thailand and is today a leading consultant on trade in Thailand; Visnu Kongsiri is a leading figure in the Thai book industry and holds the rank of Major General in the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bravo Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1857333969
• ISBN 13: 9781857333961
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 80