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This book is unique for 2 of the largest categories of people thinking about going to Thailand. Many books list all of the gorgeous touristy, places, but for the thoughtful people who want to have the safest, most carefree, happiest and intellectually fulfilling experience on their holiday, this is the only book extant, which will assure these things. This is not a “Travelogue” as such. Instead, it is shall we say a “travel enhancer and enabler” - one that will insure happy times while insulating from grief and costly misfortune. The wonderful, gentle, smiling, respectful, soft-spoken, tolerant, and happy fun-loving Thai people live the safest and most free and independent lives than any other on the planet- and you can as well, providing you take the time to understand and implement enough of their culture and life to do so. And if this is true for vacationers, it is exponentially true in spades for the potential Expatriate thinking of finding the safest place in the world to retire and/or just to live a happy life, find a loving dedicated wife, or companionship and romance with the most beautiful, sweet hearted women and girls in the world - providing you have the knowledge to do so that this book provides, and within the this happy mix, an easy, laid back lifestyle can be found and enjoyed.
There is no better place than Thailand for all these things - providing you come armed with full knowledge of all the many cultural dangers and pitfalls that exist for the ignorant and uniformed. The many aspects of of Thai culture are difficult (to say the least) for a Westerner (or any foreigner) to understand without benefit of the experiences and advice of those who have lived all over that country for years, amongst average Thai people - even at times with them in their homes as a family member, for the express purpose of learning the Thai cultrue ...as has the author of this book. I will say straight out that there is no other book which will address all the compelling and necessary questions which Visitors and Expats need to have answered, so they can come, live, and be happy and secure in Thailand. Even long-term current Expats in Thailand will find this book amazing, enlightening and informative. You will keep it handy, and refer to it often as you pursue your dreams in "The Land of Smiles". ...ETM
Industry Reviews
"As an Expat who has lived in Thailand for many years, I can say that this book, though not meant to be a complete history of Thailand, contains much of it, and in addition has the most thorough presentation of cultural information as needed by first time visitors as well as long term Expatriates in particular. Everyday village life and the cultural explanation / application and understanding of it and the Thai thought process is found here in depth - all as needed in the cities, tourist havens or wherever one lives. Sadly have not acquired this knowledge because I have, like most Expats, lived the touristy "Hi-So" lifestyle - i.e., near golf courses, a beach, and the girlie bars, etc. Even though I have a Thai wife and children, I have not acquired the knowledge I need to really live good in Thailand, and this book has enlightened me in so many ways." ... Joachim L. Koenig, Retired Research Analyst
"Having been given the priviledge of co-editing this treasure of a book, I can say that it armed me with facts about Thailand to the extent that my extended happy holiday in this country was begun, pursued and ended with such a confidence in so many ways that my time spent there was unbelievably enjoyable and satisfying. I plan to come back to this beautiful and mysterous part of the world next year, and I find myself considering other long range plans as well." ... Samuel Barton, Editor and Literary Agent at Large
Synopsis........................................................................................................................................1
Author bio and introduction...........................................................................................................3
The main and secondary goal of this book...................................................................................8
Table of contents.........................................................................................................................16
A condensed general description of my life in the main places I have lived in Thailand..............58
Local everyday customs you should(must) know and the wye..................................................134
Is it safe in Thailand?.................................................................................................................143
Village life and why I came in the first place..............................................................................156
The prominence of rice in Thai Life...........................................................................................182
Medical care in Thailand...........................................................................................................224
Thai food (Aharn Thai)..............................................................................................................232
Other aspects of life in a Thai village........................................................................................274
Buying land, houses, and/or a business...................................................................................327
Schools and Universities..........................................................................................................342
Work permits and teaching English.........................................................................................347
Thai Visa and Visa runs..........................................................................................................353
Doing Business in Thailand....................................................................................................357
Some “war stories” about sex in Thailand.............................................................................370
Some of my own experiences................................................................................................408
A few other interesting observations......................................................................................443
Summations and conclusions................................................................................................447
Addendum A: ........................................................................................................................456
Addendum B: ........................................................................................................................457
Addendum C: .......................................................................................................................467
Photo of the Author and bio..................................................................................................498
Covers and synopses of my other books.............................................................................501
ISBN: 9780974819464
ISBN-10: 0974819468
Published: 15th March 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 526
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Emil T. Miller
Dimensions (cm): 25.4 x 20.32 x 2.69
Weight (kg): 1.03
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