Geek in Thailand

Discovering the Land of Golden Buddhas, Pad Thai & Kickboxing

Jody Houton

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Tuttle
27 January 2016

Series: A Geek in [Country]

"A Geek in Thailand is a lighthearted look at Thailand from a young foreign visitor and resident's perspective. This alternative guide to Thailand offers a smart and concise take on Thai culture, entertainment, and daily life, covering all the classics — but also revealing the path less travelled.

In short articles accompanied by sidebars and colourful photographs, it paints a revealing picture of Asia's most popular travel destination. A Geek in Thailand is for the holidaymakers who visit for two weeks every year and have a desire to learn about the culture, but are struggling to know where to begin. Sections on the food, drink, social scene, music, film, and everyday Thai life, are sure to appeal to them. It is also for those who wish to move to Thailand on a more permanent basis, as it contains helpful information regarding purchasing property, setting up a company, and applying for visas and work permits.

Chapters on the Thai character and cultural dos and don'ts as well as faux pas will allow the reader to go beyond the Thai smile. Sections on politics, history, economy, and the unique relationship between the Thai Nation, Religion, and Monarchy, will also be of interest to those who wish to delve into a deeper understanding of Thailand.

""After browsing through this book for 5-minutes, I knew it would be a winner."" Peter, TheThailandLife.com

""If you wish to travel to Thailand, holiday there, work there, or you just enjoy travel stories, this is the book for you. It is filled with facts and stories that instantly immerse you in the culture and country."" Blue Wolf Reviews

""…a lucid, well-researched study of the Land of Smiles – and a refreshing departure from well-trodden paths…A Geek in Thailand offers a convincing picture and one that will enrich the uninitiated's understanding of our strange land."" The Nation

""A Geek in Thailand is better than a guidebook: it's a roadmap of the Thai psyche, a territory that can be just as fascinating (and just as perilous) as the physical terrain explored by more run-of-the-mill travel publications."" About.com"

By: Jody Houton
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 652g
ISBN: 9780804844482
ISBN 10: 0804844488
Series: A Geek in [Country]
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 27 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jody Houton is a UK-born journalist who has traveled extensively since leaving university, and lived and worked in several different countries before settling in Thailand. His work at a number of Thai newspapers, magazines and radio stations in both the tourist area of Phuket and the capital city of Bangkok has allowed him access to some of the country's most interesting, bizarre and influential people and given him the opportunity to delve more deeply into the Thai psyche, lifestyle, culture and experience. It has also given him a unique vantage point to speak on Thailand and Thai people from the perspective of tourist, foreigner, expat and resident. The expat experience, in particular, has enabled him to form an unbiased interpretation of the benefits and disadvantages of being a foreigner living and working in Thailand.

Reviews for Geek in Thailand: Discovering the Land of Golden Buddhas, Pad Thai & Kickboxing

A book with possibly the world's most colorful cover arrived on the review table. [ ] The book is a mine of information about Thailand, living in Thailand, and (attempting to) understand Thailand. Pattaya Mail