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Map of Bangkok
 Probably Bangkok's Best Known Map Bangkok's most unique guide to shopping, dining and sightseeing including lots of local secrets!! Detailed maps of: Weekend Market Area Central Shopping Area Khao San/Phra Athit Sukhumvit Road Chinatown Central Bangkok Greater Bangkok River Taxi Stops Skytrain Route And tips on how to enjoy the charm of old Bangkok!! |
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Thailand Reflected in a River by Steve Van Beek
Dip into Thailand's rivers and you delve into the very core of Thai beliefs. No river better illustrates this than Thailand's lifeline, the Chao Phya. Dependable provider of the staple foods of rice and fish, the medium for its main festivals, the element of its royal and lay rites of passage, and the vibrant heart of its belief system, culture, and literature, its importance is paramount. Trace the Chao Phya and its tributaries and you trace a millennium of Thailand's history and economic development. Understand the meaning of water in Thai culture and you understand Thais and Thailand. Known for his extensive and intimate knowledge of Thailand's rivers, Steve Van Beek embarks on a visual odyssey that takes you into the heart of Thailand as reflected in the Chao Phya River. By the time you finish this eye-opening book, you will know Thailand in a manner seldom revealed, a journey in words and pictures as pleasurable as it is rewarding. |
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Slithering South by Steve Van Beek
One man, One small boat. 720 miles from the Golden Triangle to the Sea A wild, often hilarious, ride down Thailand's longest river. A tiny teak boat set in the Ping River deep in the Golden Triangle takes the author on a 58-day voyage of discovery through Thailand's heart. Along the way, he meets Sin the Buffalo Man, the Cowboys of The Sala, Jamrat and the "Boom Boom Girl", and dozens of other intriguing characters. One dark night, poachers prey on him; on another, he is a murder suspect, as he learns far more about rural Thailand - and himself - than he bargained for. “The best travel book ever written about Thailand.” Jim Eckardt, The Nation “Brilliant. Don’t let this one ‘slither’ away.” Bernie Cooper, Guide of Bangkok |
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The Chao Phya River in Transition by Steve Van Beek
Flowing through theheart of Thailand, the copious waters of the Chao Phya River system provide a key to understanding the Thai people, their history, culture, and probable future. The Chao Phya, with its four tributaries, has enabled the Thai people to create a prosperous economy and a stable political environment. More than any other river system in Asia, it has served as the source of life for a flourishing agricultural sector, provided the foundation for a political system, served as a communications and transportation highway, and protected its cities from enemies. Moreover, it has made a profound contribution in shaping Thai perceptions of themselves and the world. In recent years, however, the role of the Chao Phya River has been changing in ways detrimental to its future. Far from declining in importance, it is more vital than ever, but its benefits are being compromised by modes of usage that threaten not only Thailand's economic health but also its social stability. |
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Menam Chao Phraya by Jock Montgomery and William Warren
The Menam Chao Phraya - Bangkok's River A coffee-table book that provides vivid proof of the historical and cultural significance of the Chao Phraya River while capturing the vibrancy of contemporary life along the banks of this important waterway. |
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Bangkok Then and Now by Steve Van Beek
Bangkok Then and Now by Steve Van Beek "A tribute to a great city." Bangkok Post "Written with remarkable wit and tied together deftly with the magic string of a skilled storyteller." The Nation Already a classic, this fascinating book looks at one of Asia’s most exotic cities from the inside out. The informative, entertaining text by a 30-year resident will enthrall even those who have never visited Thailand. Photos taken in 1900 and set beside photos shot in exactly the same spot 100 years later provide a graphic portrait of the surprising changes the city has undergone. Articles from the Bangkok Times of 1900 (the voices of the people themselves) reveal the often hilarious challenges that gripped residents a century ago. Discover how Bangkok became what it is today, and add a rich dimension to your appreciation of one of the world’s great cities. |
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Many Lives by Kukrit Pramoj
M.R. Kukrit Pramoj's modern classic set in the Thailand of the 1950's. A river boat sinks and many drown. The life of each passenger who perished is retraced from birth, revealing a complex web of experiences and emotions. "That night, the rain poured and the wind howled, raindrops crashing like solid objects onto the ground and water. A passenger boat from Ban Phaen to Bangkok, packed with people, pressed on through the current amidst the rising clamour of the rain and storm .... The boat capsizes in the torrent, and washed up on the shore next morning are the sodden bodies of many passengers." Thus begins M.R. Kukrit Pramoj's modern classic set in the Thailand of the 1950's. The life of each passenger who perished is retraced from birth, revealing a complex web of experiences and emotions. M.R. Kukrit Pramoj (1911-1995) was a phenomenon. He achieved distinction in the fields of politics, classical dance drama and literature while also appearing in the Hollywood version of The Ugly American playing opposite Marlon Brando. |
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