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Suggested Readings

General Southeast Asia

, ?]LaPWWP]ɪ^ 3T^_Z]d ZQ >Z`_SPL^_ ,^TL by J.M. Barwise and Nicholas J. White (History) As compact
history of a diverse region, this book packs a wealth of information into its well-written and
well-organized pages. (And yes, the title has two “L”s; the series is British).

?SP =TaP]ɪ^ ?LWP , DPL] ZY _SP 8PVZYR by Edward Gargan (Travel Narrative) Describes in beautiful
detail a year spend on the Mekong River during a 3,000-mile journey from its source in China
through Tibet, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Sri Rahula (Religion) A useful overview of Buddhism as it is
practiced in Southeast Asia by an internationally recognized authority who just happens to also
be a Buddhist monk.

Thailand

,YYL LYO _SP 6TYR ZQ >TLX by Margaret Landon (Biography) Some say the tale is more fanciful
than true, but it certainly has endured. This is the classic account of a governess in mid-19th
century Siam that inspired the musical, The King and I.

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and sometimes darkly funny—this book explores the underside of Thailand’s capital through
a series of mysterious deaths by snakebite. The detective, who is a member of the Royal Thai
police, also stars in sequels like: Bangkok Tattoo and Bangkok Haunts.

-LYRVZV , .`W_`]LW 3T^_Z]d by Maryvelma O’Neil (History) Art historian O’Neil’s scholarly book
details the city’s art, history, royal ceremony, and tradition in such depth that it is sometimes
used as a college textbook, despite coming in at less than 300 pages.

Sightseeing by Rattawut Lapcharoensap (Short Stories) The author’s debut work is a collection
of short stories set in present-day Thailand. Inspired in part by Lapcharoensap own Thai-
American heritage; critically well received.
?SP 1ZZO ZQ ?SLTWLYO% , 5Z`]YPd QZ] 1ZZO 7ZaP]^ edited by Kay Halsey (Food) A well-researched
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techniques and presentation that are uniquely Thai.

?]LaPWP]ɪ^ ?LWP^ ?SLTWLYO edited by Larry Habegger and James O’Reilly (Culture) A collection
of useful and memorable stories that show a spectrum of experiences to be had (or to be
avoided) in Thailand. The authors come from many walks of life: some are teachers, writers,
scientists—all of them have tales to tell that will help to deepen and enrich your experience
in Thailand.

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