Download or read book Thailand written by Alexandra R. Kapur-Fic and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Develops Two Major Themes. The First Theme Attempts To Understand The Sources Of Value Orientation Of The Thai People, And Their Individual And Group Behaviour. To This End The Study Examines Three Major Value Systems And Their Institutions, As Well As Their Mutual Relationship And Interaction. As The First Value System, The Study Examines The Theravada Buddhism As Founded By The Buddha, Then Focuses On Its Application In Thailand, On Buddhist Ethics And Morality, On The Conflicts Between Some Aspects Of Buddhism And The Rapidly Changing Society And, Finally, On Various Movements Attempting To Reform Buddhism In That Country. As The Second Major Value System, The Study Examines The Role Which Animism And The Spirit Worship Play In The Daily Life Of The Thai People, Their Symbolism, And Their Fusion With Buddhism And Its Values And Institutions At The Grassroot Level Of The Society. As The Third Value System, The Study Discusses Various Theories Which Attempt To Explain The Psycho-Cultural Values And Attitudes Of The Thai People, How These Interact With Buddhism And Animism, And How They Add Another Dimension To The Already Complex Pattern Of Social Behaviour. These Three Value Systems Interact And Define The Parameters Within Which All Aspects Of The National Life Political, Cultural, Economic And Others Are Actualized. The Second Major Theme Of The Book Concentrates On The Position Of Women In Thailand. It Begins With The Explanation Of The Attitudes Which The Buddha Himself Held Towards The Women, Examines The Status Of Women In Early Buddhist Societies And Of Those Women Who Chose To Renounce The World And Join The Buddhist Order To Seek Personal Salvation, As Well As The Role Of The Lay Women In A Buddhist Society At That Time. The Book Then Focuses On The Position Of Women In The Thai Society Through Various Stages Of Its History, And Culminates In The Discussion Of The Legal Position Of Women Today And The Attempts To Improve Their Status. However, In Treating The Latter Subject The Study Is Descriptive Rather Than Prescriptive, Leaving It To The Thai Women Themselves To Decide Which Remedies To Pursue To Improve Their Position.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Thailand written by May Kyi Win and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition, which first provides an overview of the country in the introduction, traces the long and complicated history in the chronology and goes into much greater detail in the dictionary. Offering 64 new entries, as well as updates and revisions to older ones, the dictionary presents important persons, places, institutions, and more in an easily accessible resource. Significant recent events are discussed including the 1997-98 Thai economic crisis and its effects, reforms of the national government, and the growth in political roles of both businessman and other middle class members. In addition, the book updates basic information relative to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization of the economy. All this is topped off by a solid bibliography making this an essential reference tool.
Download or read book Thailand written by Keith Mundy and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1993 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary, bestselling, and longest-running guide to Southeast Asia's most popular destination is the only guide to Thailand written for travelers on any budget. Includes suggested itineraries for classic routes, tailored trips, off-road excursions, and travel with children. 150 maps.
Download or read book Treasures of the Buddha written by Tom Lowenstein and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasures of the Buddha presents, in stunning color photographs, a vivid portrait of Buddhism including its teachings and its great treasures -- from its place of origin in northern India and out among the different kingdoms and empires of central, southern and eastern Asia.
Download or read book The Vajira a National Library of Siam written by George Cœdès and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Civilization of Ancient India and Southeast Asia written by Tom Lowenstein and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism has produced a cultural legacy more glorious than most great faiths. Initially spreading throughout Asia, over the centuries it triumphed not by the might of military conquest but by virtue of its revolutionary ideas and profound insights. For two-and-a-half millennia, both wealthy patrons and humble devotees have created a rich legacy of sacred art and architecture, from devotion paintings and manuscripts to some of the most magnificent temples and monasteries ever built. Stunning color photographs present a vivid portrait of this venerable religion and its great treasuresfrom its place of origin in northern India and out through its diffusion among the different kingdoms and empires of central, southern and eastern Asiaexamining each geographical region in turn and Buddhism's influence on and contribution to the culture. An illuminating commentary places the creations of Buddhist artists and artisans in their geographical, historical, and artistic contexts and explains the significance of the faith's devotional paintings, manuscript art, sculptures, architecture, and sacred motifs and symbols.
Download or read book Thailand written by Philippe Bénet and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand is truly the land of smiles. Everything here will enchant you: the welcoming, elegant people; the ornate sculptures of the Emerald Buddha temple; a procession of monks in saffron robes appearing out of the morning mists; the sparkling beaches and turquoise sea of the southern isles; a crispy duck on your plate. This guide leads you along the highways and byways of this appealing country, from the temples and palaces of the vibrant capital, Bangkok, to the Golden Triangle and mysterious mountains of the North.
Download or read book Guide to Bangkok with Notes on Siam written by Erik Seidenfaden and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Week in Bangkok written by Jaivid Rangthong and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twentieth Century Impressions of Siam written by Arnold Wright and published by London : Lloyds Greater Britain Publishing Company. This book was released on 1908 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vajira a National Library written by George Cœdès and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Fodor s Thailand 2011 written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff and published by Fodor's Travel Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitors to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos will find handy planning tips and full-color photos in this updated guide.
Download or read book Thailand Sketchbook written by Taveepong Limapornvanich and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culturally and geographically. Thailand is a kingdom of great diversity. Impressive monuments and romantic ruins mark the influences of long-gone empires. Intriguing archeological discoveries have been made in the northeast. Skilled artisans practise their crafts in the cool mountain regions of the north. The stunning scenery of the south forms a dramatic backdrop for its eventful history. Timeless vignettes of life on the klongs coexist with architectural masterpieces and busy market scenes in Bangkok. Artist Taveepong Limapornvanich truly captures the essence of Thailand in these watercolours and sketches. Writer William Warren succumbed to the allure of Thailand on his first visit and has lived there for over 40 years.
Download or read book A German Scholar in the East written by Heinrich Friedrich Hackmann and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fodor s Thailand written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 1324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Sandy beaches, grand Buddhist temples, spicy cuisine, world-class spas, and a rich language--Thailand is unique among Southeast Asian nations and a not-to-be-missed destination. Thais have a deep cultural history and contrasts abound in the country, both geographically and socially. In a land the size of France, beach resorts run the gamut from popular-with-partiers Pattaya to fashionable Hua Hin. Idyllic island hideaways of virgin beaches sheltered by palm groves and lapped by gentle waters contrast with Bangkok, the busy capital. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Ancient Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, The Grand Palace, The Ruins of Ayutthaya, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Samui, Ao Phang Nga, and Wat Po · Coverage of Bangkok, The Gulf Coast Beaches, Phuket and the Andaman Coast, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
