This book contains a large number of words not found in the present Government dictionary and therefore will lead to a better knowledge and use of the Thai lang

A guide to the islands and beaches of Thailand, form the popular resorts of Phuket, Samai and Pattaya, to the tranquil coves on Ko Tarutao, Ko Lanta anbd Ko Cha

The second edition of this book draws on new Thai-language research and brings the Thai story up to date.

Thailand is exceptional among modern states in Asia in that it has built and retained a national culture around a traditional monarchical institution. Moreover,