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Thailand - a broad reading list
Borderlines: Journey in Thailand and Burma (Picador Books)Borderlines: Journey in Thailand and Burma (Picador Books) by Charles Nicholl
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Captures the soul of Thailand in it's writing, and a great story too.
Land of the White Elephant: Sights and Scenes in South-east Asia, 1871-72Land of the White Elephant: Sights and Scenes in South-east Asia, 1871-72 by Frank Vincent
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If it was today this would be a backpackers weblog, but this was written in 1873.
Three Pagodas: A Journey Down the Thai-Burmese BorderThree Pagodas: A Journey Down the Thai-Burmese Border by Christian Goodden
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part guidebook, part travel writing, all entertainment.
Around Lan-Na: a Guide to Thailand's Northern Border Region from Chiang Mai to NanAround Lan-Na: a Guide to Thailand's Northern Border Region from Chiang Mai to Nan by Christian Goodden
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As above, concentrating on a little visited area of Thailand.
Thailand Handbook (Footprint Handbooks)Thailand Handbook (Footprint Handbooks) by Joshua Eliot
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The best Thailand handbook, well laid out, informed, discerning and accurately researched listings.
Lonely Planet ThailandLonely Planet Thailand by Joe Cummings
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The definitive directory, a bit low on soul but still essential.
The Arts of ThailandThe Arts of Thailand by Steve Van Beek
Buy new: £38.00 / Used from: £12.81
Possibly the most beautiful book that I own.
Bangkok 8Bangkok 8 by John Burdett
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Crime thriller that captures the essence of Bangkok
Thailand: the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of ThailandThailand: the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Thailand by Panurat Poladitmontri
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Food porn Thai style.
The Buddha in the JungleThe Buddha in the Jungle by Kamala Tiyavanich
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Stories of the tradition of forest dwelling monks during the early 20th century
Siamese WhiteSiamese White by Maurice Collis
High adventure in old Siam. An unbelievable true story.
Land of the lotus eaters: A book mostly about SiamLand of the lotus eaters: A book mostly about Siam by Norman Bartlett
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A diplomat's memoirs of Thailand in the 1950's.
The Revolutionary King: The True-life Sequel to "The King and I": The True-life Sequel to "The King and I"The Revolutionary King: The True-life Sequel to "The King and I": The True-life Sequel to "The King and I" by William Stevenson
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The extraordinary life of King Bhumipol Aduleyej, the King of Thailand
Very Thai: Everyday Popular CultureVery Thai: Everyday Popular Culture by Philip Cornwel-Smith
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Thai culture explained with great photos.