Thailand by
-In the many striking images of this volume, the ancient kingdom of Thailand presents its multifaceted life, from floating markets and magnificent temples to exotic landscapes -Brilliant color photography -Informative texts -Spectacular views thanks to fold-out panoramic pages In the heart of Southeast Asia, the kingdom of Thailand encompasses a rich diversity of cultures and traditions shaped by more than 2,000 years of Buddhism. The landscape too is hugely varied, with the mountains and forests of the north contrasting with the vast rice fields of the central plains and the beautiful tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula in the south. Thailand's superb scenery, tropical climate and renowned hospitality (it is also known as the "Land of Smiles"), not to mention its unique cultural heritage, attracts millions of visitors annually. Whether it's the vibrancy and drama of the capital, Bangkok, the elegance of a Buddhist temple or the serenity of a sandy beach lapped by a turquoise sea, this book captures the essence of Thailand, using spectacular color photos and informative background text to bring this fascinating destination to life.
Atlas of Thailand by
This atlas portrays Thailand's social anad economic development within a geographical context. The Kingdom of Thailand has undergone many changes throughout its long history, most recently during its vigorous growth from the middle of the 1980s. This volume interprets Thailand's internal dynamics as well as its integration at the regional and global levels. This is the first atlas of its kind for Thailand. It includes a wide range of maps and spatial information using various computer-assisted techniques. Seventy plates of maps, accompanied with commentary, cover significant topics such as Thailand's role in the world system, its place in Eastern Asia, and its population, infrastructure, urban network, production, income, education, and intra-regional dynamics. The volume brings together expert information from a variety of fields. It will be a valuable tool for teachers, students, planners, and entrepreneurs.
A Regional Economic History of Thailand by
This book presents an economic history of Bangkok, the Central Region, the North, the South, and Northeastern Regions from the signing of the Bowring Treaty in 1855 to the present. Most research has focused on Bangkok as the centre of change affecting other regions and has neglected other regions that had an influence on Bangkok. This book however looks at the changes not only in Bangkok, but also in the other regions, and emphasizes the ways in which Bangkok had an impact on the other regions, and how changes in the other regions affected Bangkok. It also looks, in turn, at each of the princi.
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