soc.culture.thai's Thailand Resource List 28-May-1994

From: craig@nwg.nectec.or.th (Craig Emmott)

Perhaps SCT FAQ should have a reading or resource list like some other FAQs do. Here's a list of books relating to Thailand. If anyone has read one and thinks it useful, propose it for inclusion in the FAQ reading list. My own suggestion is "Culture Shock - Thailand," a good handbook on Thai ways for those new to Thailand.

HISTORY

• Batson, Benjamin A. `The End of the Absolute Monarchy in Siam'. Oxford University Press, 1984.
• Chakrabongse, Prince Chula. `Lords of Life: A History of the Kings of Thailand'. 3rd ed. Bangkok, DD Books, 1982.
• de Choisy, Abbe. `Journal of a Voyage to Siam 1685-1686'. Translated and Introduced by Michael Smithies. Oxford University Press.
• Smithies, Michael. `Old Bangkok'. Oxford University Press, 1986.
• Syamananda, Rong. `A History of Thailand'. 4th ed. Bangkok, Chulalongkorn University, 1981.
• Wood, W.A.R. `A History of Siam'. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1979.
• Wright, Joseph J. `The Balancing Act: A History of Modern Thailand'. Bangkok, Asia Books, 1991.
• Wyatt, David K. `The Politics of Reform in Thailand: Education in the Reign of King Chulalongkorn'. New Haven, Yale University Press, 1969.
• Wyatt, David K. `Thailand: A Short History.' Bangkok. Thai Wattana Panich, 1984.

BUDDHISM

• Beckert, H. and Gombrich, R. `The World of Buddhism'. Thames and Hudson, London, 1984.
• Bloefeld, John. `The World of Buddhism: A Pictorial Presentation'. Siam Society.
• Fisher, Robert. `Buddhist Art and Architecture'. Thames and Hudson.
• Humphreys, Christmas. `Buddhism'. Penguin Books, 1951.
• Inwood, Kristiaan. `Bhikku; Disciple of the Buddha'. Thai Wattana Panich, Bangkok 1981. Available only from Eastern Horizons. Tel: 377- 8268.
• Jumsai, M.L. Manich. `Understanding Thai Buddhism'. Chalermnit Press, 1980.
• Khantipalo, Bhikku. `Buddhism Explained'. 5th ed. Chiang Mai, Jarek Publications, 1989.
• Rahula, Walposa. `What the Buddha Taught'. Haw Trai Foundation, 1988.
• Roscoe, Gerald. `The Buddha's Life: Man and Myth, Fact and Fable'. Asia Books, 1992.
• Roscoe, Gerald. `The Good Life: A Guide to Buddhism for the Westerner'. Asia Books, 1990.
• Roscoe, Gerald. `The Monastic Life: Pathway of the Buddhist Monk'. Asia Books, 1992.
• Wells, Kenneth E. `Thai Buddhism: Its Rites and Activities'. Suriyabun Publishers, 3rd ed, 1975.

THAI CULTURE

• Gosling, Betty. `Sukhothai: Its History, Culture and Art'. Oxford University Press, 1991.
• Klausner, William J. `Reflections on Thai Culture. Collected Writings of the Siam Society', 1987.
• Mulder, Niels. `Inside Thai Society: An Interpretation of Everyday Life'. 3rd ed. Bangkok, DK Books, 1990.
• Plion-Bernier, Raymond. `Festivals and Ceremonies of Thailand'. Bangkok, Sangwan Surasarang, 1973.
• Rajadhon, Phya Anuman. `Essays on Thai Folklore'. Bangkok, DK Books, 1968.
• Rooney, Dawn S. `Betel Chewing Traditions in S.E. Asia'. Images of Asia Series, Oxford University Press.
• Segaller, Denis. `Thai Ways' (1979); `More Thai Ways' (1982); `New Thoughts on Thai Ways' (1989). Various publishers and reprintings.

• Aylwen, Axel. `Falcon of Siam'. London, Methuen, 1988.
• Aylwen, Axel. `The Falcon Takes Wing'. London, Methuen, 1991.
• Botan. `Letters from Thailand' (translated by Susan Fulop Morell). Bangkok, DK Books, 1977.
• Polprasid, Sanya. `The Edge of the Empire'. Hong Kong, Asia 2000, 1988.
• Pramoj, Kukrit. `Si Phaendin (Four Reigns). Books One and Two'. English
• version by Tulachandra. Bangkok, DK Books, 1981.
• Sudham, Pira. `Monsoon Country'. Shire Books, 1988.

ART AND HANDICRAFTS

• Boisselier, Jean. `The Heritage of Thai Sculpture'. Asia Books.
• Cheesman, Patricia. `Lao Textiles: Ancient Symbol, Living Art'. Bangkok, White Lotus, 1988.
• Connell, James and Elaine. `Thai Ceramics'. Oxford University Press.
• Conway, Susan. `Thai Textiles'. British Museum Press, 1992.
• Diskul, M.C. Subhadradis. `Art in Thailand: A Brief History'. 7th ed. Bangkok, Silpakorn University, 1991.
• Fickle, Dorothy H. `Images of the Buddha in Thailand'. Singapore, Oxford University Press, 1991.
• Fraser-Lu, Sylvia. `Silverware of S.E.A'. Singapore, Oxford University Press, 1989.
• `From the Hands of the Hills'. 2nd ed. Hong Kong, Media-Transasia, 1981. (Hilltribe customs, arts and crafts.)
• National Museum Volunteers. `Treasures from the National Museum'. Bangkok, 1987.
• National Museum Volunteers and Sawaddi Magazine. `The Artistic Heritage of Thailand'.
• Ringis, Rita. `Thai Temples and Temple Murals'. Singapore, Oxford University Press, 1990.
• Shaw, J.C. `Introducing Thai Ceramics, also Burmese and Khmer'. 2nd ed. Bangkok, DK Books, 1988.
• Siribhadra, Smitthi and Moore, Elizabeth. `Palaces of the Gods: Khmer Art and Architecture in Thailand'. Oxford University Press, 1993.
• Spinks, Charles Nelson. `Ceramic Wares of Siam'. Bangkok, Siam Society.
• Stratton, Carol and McNair Scott, Miriam. `The Art of Sukhothai'. Oxford University Press, 1981.
• Taylor, Eric. `Musical Instruments of S.E.A.'. Singapore, Oxford University Press, 1989.
• Van Beek, Steve and Tettoni, Luca. `The Arts of Thailand'. Asia Books.
• Wray, Joe et al. `Ten Lives of Buddha'.

LIVING IN THAILAND

• Amranand, Pimsai. `Gardening in Bangkok'. 2nd ed. Bangkok, Siam Society, 1976.
• Brown, Robin. `A Guide to Buying Antiques, Arts and Crafts in Thailand'. Singapore, Times Books, 1989.
• Cooper, Robert. `Thais Mean Business'. Times, 1992.
• Cooper, Robert and Nanthapa. `Culture Shock: Thailand'. 3rd ed. Singapore, Times Books, 1990.
• Hollinger, Carol. `Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind'. Asia Books, 1993.
• Jacquat, Christiane. `Plants from the Markets of Thailand'. Bangkok, DK Books, 1990.
• Sharples, Jennie (Ed). `Successful Living in Bangkok'. Bangkok, Community Services of Bangkok, 1989.
• Wilde, Chaturongse, Pixley. `Guide to Healthy Living in Thailand'. Red Cross.

GENERAL INTEREST

• ffrench-Blake, Neil and McManus, Alistair. `Thailand Golf Guide'. International Golf Guide, 1992.
• Leonowens, Anna. `The English Governess at the Siamese Court'. First published 1870. Facsimile reprint by Oxford University Press, 1988.
• Lewis, Paul and Elaine. `Peoples of the Golden Triangle'. London, Thames and Hudson, 1984.
• Skinner, G. William. `Chinese Society in Thailand'. 3rd ed. Bangkok, Siam Society, 1966.
• Warren, William. `Jim Thompson: The Legendary American of Thailand'. Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company, 1989.
• Warren, William and Tettoni, Luca. `Thai Style'. Bangkok, Asia Books, 1988.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

• Ayer, Jacqueline. `Nu Dang and His Kite'. London, Collins, 1960.
• Ayer, Jacqueline. `The Paper Flower Tree'.
• Harris, Rosemarie. `The King's White Elephant'.
• Maugham, W. Somerset. `Princess September'. London, Collins, 1969.
• Siributr, M.R. Saisingh. `The Golden Stag'. Bangkok, DK Books, 1978.

TRAVEL GUIDES

• `Clarac Guide to Thailand'. Oxford University Press, DK Books, 1981.
• Cummings, Joe. `Thailand, A Travel Survival Kit'. 5th ed. Melbourne, Lonely Planet, 1992.
• Davies, Ben. `Berlitz Discover Thailand'. Berlitz Publishing, 1993.
• Gray, Denis et al. `National Parks of Thailand'. Bangkok, IFCT, 1991.
• Hoskins, John. `A Guide to Thailand'. Asia Books, 1992.
• `Insight Guide'. APA Publications, 1991.
• Van Beek, Steve. `Short Stay Bangkok'. APA Publications (HK), 1990.
• Van Beek, Steve `Bangkok' (Insight Cityguides). APA Publications (HK), 1988.
• Warren, William and Lloyd, R. Ian. `Bangkok's Waterways: An Explorer's Handbook'. Bangkok, Asia Books, 1989.

From: john.scherb@wov.com (john scherb)

1. _The King of Thailand in World Focus_ published by the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (1988), Editor in Chief: Denis A. Gray and worked on by many, many others. A view of His Majesty as seen through foreign correspondents, both writers and photograhers. Available from the FCCT at Room 428, Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok. Also comes with a very well done chart of the Chakri Dynasty. All proceeds from book sales donated to Royal Charities. ISBN: 974-86773-3-8.
2. _Ramakien, The Thai Ramayana_ published by Naga Books, Bangkok (1993), Text by Patmini Limited 1993, Illustrations by Pramote Na Ranong 1993. This is a Thai version of the Indian epic concerning the "Story of Rama." Given the Indian influence on Thai culture (a fact which is constantly being pointed out to me by people), this book is interesting reading. ISBN: 974-7315-57-2.

Both these Naga publications are at Asia Books and, I assume, at other book stores in Bangkok.

Keep up the good work on this FAQ.

From: Richp@tiny.demon.co.uk (Richard Phillips)

BUDDHISM

• Chah, Ven. Ajarn A Still Forest Pool,Theosophical Publishing House, Wheaton, Ill., 1985
• Buddhadasa Bhikku Handbook for Mankind, Buddhadasa Foundation, BKK
• Davies, Mansell A Scientist looks at Buddhism, The Book Guild, 1990
• Easwaran, Eknath The Dhammapada (English translation), Arkana, 1987
• Conze, Edward Buddhist Scriptures, (English trans.), Penguin Classics, 1959
• Randall, Richard Life as a Siamese Monk, Aukana, 1990

THAI CULTURE

• Shearer, Alistair The Lotus Kingdom, John Murray, 1989
• Sudham, Pira Siamese Drama and other Stories, Shire, 1983
• Sudham, Pira People of Esarn, Shire, 1987
• Wood W.A.R Consul in Paradise, Souvenir, 1965, Trasvin (BKK) 1991

NOVELS

• Boontawee, Kampoon A Child of the Northeast, Editions Duang Kamol, 1991
• Khonkhai, Khammaan The Teachers of Mad Dog Swamp, Silkworm, 1992

TRAVEL

• Davies, John R. Touring Northern Thailand, Footloose, 1991
• Gray & Ridout Thailand, the Rough Guide, Penguin, 1992
• L'weit Cockatoo's Handbook Thailand, Cockatoo Press, Manila 1992

FOOD

• Bhumichitr, Vatcharin The Taste of Thailand, Pavilion, 1988

MOTORING

• Bhanuban, Prince Birabongse Bits & Pieces, Foulis, 1942

From: trin@nwg.nectec.or.th (Trin Tantsetthi)

• Setting up in Thailand: A guide for investors. BLC Publishing Co, 3rd ed, 1991. ISBN 974-86825-8-7. basics on relevant laws i.e. investment promotion, labour, etc.
• Toward Sustainable Science, Bhikkhu P A Payutto, translated by B G Evans. Buddhadhamma Foundation, fax +66-2-5805127. ISBN 974-89135-3-8. buddhism philosophy.

From: ssg9328@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Samart Srijumnong)

• Wales, Quaritch H.G., 1931. SIAMESE STATE CEREMONIES: THEIR HISTORY AND FUNCTION. London: Bernard Quaritch, ltd. hard cover. 326 pp. pictorial illustrations.
• Child, Jacob T., 1892. THE PEARL OF ASIA: REMINISCENCES OF THE COURT OF A SUPREME MONARCH (or FIVE YEAR IN SIAM). Chicago: Donohue, Hennerberry & Co. hard cover. 339 pp. pic.ill.
• Seidenfaden, Erik, 1928. DUIDE TO BANGKOK WITH NOTES ON SIAM. Bangkok: Royal State Railways of Siam (printe by Bangkok Times Press, ltd.) 323 pp. + xxxii apprendix. hard cover. pic.ill.
• Dodd, William Clifton. 1923. THE TAI RACE: ELDER BROTHER OF THE CHINESE (RESULT OF EXPERIENCE, EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH). Cedar Rapids, Iowa: The Torch Press. hard cover. 353 pp. pic.ill.
• Tomlin, J. 1844. MISSIONARY JOURNALS AND LETTERS (WRITTEN DURING ELEVEN YEARS RESIDENCE AND TRAVELS AMONGST THE CHINESE, SIAMESE, JAVANESE, KHASSIAS, AND OTHER EASTERN NATIONS). London: Jam Nisbet and Co. hard cover. 384 pp. pic.ill.
• Carter, A. Cecil (ed.). 1904. THE KINGDOM OF SIAM. New York: G.P. Putnam's The Knickerbocker Press. hard cover. 280 pp. pic.ill.
• Tomosugi, Takashi. 1933. REMINISCENCES OF OLD BANGKOK: MEMORY AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF A CHANGING SOCIETY. Tokyo: U of Tokyo Institute of Oriental Culture. hard cover. 252 pp. pic.ill.

• THE ENGLISH GOVERNESS AT THE SIAMESE COURT (BEING RECOLLECTIONS OF SIX YEARS IN THE ROYAL PALACE AT BANGKOK). Boston: Fields, Osgood, & Co. 1870. hard cover. drawing ill. 321 pp.
• SIAMESE HAREM LIFE. 1953. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc. (first published in 1873.) hard cover. drawing ill. 228 pp.

• Anna and the King of Siam. New York: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc. 1944. hard cover. 360 pp. drawing ill.

From: ssg9328@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Samart Srijumnong)

East Coast... Siam Enterprise, 790 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, tel. (212) 245-4660 (PM) or (201) 967-8025.

West Coast... Bangkok Market, Inc. 5815 Maywood Avenue, Los Angeles. Tel. (213) 585-5385, 585-5386, 585-5387 FAX (213) 583-4633

I remember seeing the price on the books selling around my place at an oriental store is something in the neighbor of $5.00. In any case, find it out yourself.

From: craig@senior.nectec.or.th (Craig Emmott)

`Studies in Thai History' by David K. Wyatt; Silkworm Books; Chiang Mai, 1994.

From: ssg9328@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Samart Srijumnong)

• Thongchai Winichakul, SIAM MAPPED: A HISTORY OF THE GEO-BODY OF A NATION, Honolulu: U of Hawaii Press, 1994. $34.00, cloth.
• Hayao Fukui, FOOD AND POPULATION IN A NORTHEAST THAI VILLAGE. (translated by Peter Hawkes Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Monograph No.19. Honolulu: U of Hawaii Press, 1994. $48.00, cloth, $30.00 paper.
• William A. Smalley, LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY AND NATIONAL UNITY: LANGUAGE ECOLOGY IN THAILAND. Chicago: U of Chicago Press. 1994. $24.95 paper. 416 pp. illus.
• Robert J. Muscat, THE FIFTH TIGER: A STUDY OF THAI DEVELOPMENT POLICY. New York: M.E. Sharpe (tel. 1-800-541-6563).
• James Chamberlain (ed.). THE RAM KHAMHAENG CONTROVERSY: COLLECTED PAPERS. Ann Arbor: U of Michigan CSSEAS Publications. 575 pp.illus.maps.$39.95 paper.
• TRAFFICKING IN BURMESE WOMEN & GIRLS IN THAILAND, New York: Asia Watch (tel. 212-986-1980).1993.160 pp. $17.00.

From: craig@senior.nectec.or.th (Craig Emmott)

• `Thailand in Figures' (also a pocket edition), published yearly by Alpha Research Co Ltd, Thailand.

From: Richp@tiny.demon.co.uk (Richard Phillips)

Don't know where you'd buy it from. Free distribution as a gift of Dhamma. I've borrowed it from the local Wat. The copyright is held by Wat Hin Mark Peng, Sri Chiang Mai, Nongkhai, Thailand 43130.

From: richp@innotts.co.uk (Richard Phillips)

Traveller's Tales Thailand Published by Traveller's Tales Distributed by O'Reilly and Associates ISBN 1-885211-05-8

Short stories and excerpts

From: bvincent@isicom.fr (Vincent Berthelot)15/10/96

1. Haas, Mary R., compiler. _Thai-English Student's Dictionary_. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1964. 2nd printing. 638 pages. 20,000 entries. Hard cover. US$45.00.

2. McFarland, George B., compiler. _Thai-English Dictionary_. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1944. 1st printing. 1,060 pages. 25,000 entries. Hard cover. US$45.00. (1995). 1,000 pages. 30,000 entries. Hard cover. 225 Thai baht.

3. So Sethaphutra, . _New Model English-Thai Dictionary_. Bangkok: Thai Wattana Phanit, 1984. 8478 pages and 478 (Thai-English)(2 volumes). 30,000 entries. Hard cover. 280 and 150 Thai baht.

4. Thianchai Iamworamet, compiler. _Photchananukrom Angkrit-Thai Chabap Mai (Standard Thai-English Dictionary)_. Bangkok: Ruamsarn (1977) Co., Ltd., 2533 (1990). 25,000 entries. Hard cover. 1,363 pages. 320 Thai baht

1. ANDERSON
   bulletin of concerned asian scholar p 25 1977

2. BARANG M
   The 20 best novels of Thaïland,
   Thai modern classic,
   Bangkok (BKK), 1994, 492 p.

3. BENEDICT R.O.G
   in the mirror literature and politics in siam
   in the american era
   edition duang kamol
   BKK, premiere edition 1985, p. 303

4. CLUB NOUVELLE
   autour de la nouvelle
   auteur club nouvelle
   ed naga press
   BKK, prem ed 1994, p. 525

5. DAVIDSON J.H.C.S & H. CORDELL
   School of oriental and african studies 1982

6. GUIGO FRANCO
   Les larmes du Boudha
   Revue autrement, série monde n°43
   Paris, février 1990, 230 p.

7. HERBERT P. PHILIPPS
   Modern thai literature: with an ethnographic interpretation
   University of Hawai press, Honolulu, 1987

8. KAREN CONNELLY
   Touch the dragon, a thai journal
   Silkworms Books
   198 p. 250 Baht

9. KRIENGKRAIPETCH & LARRY E SMITH
   Value conflicts in thai society
   Agonies of change in short stories
   ed Chulalongkorn university
   BKK, octobre 1992, 236 p.

10. MANAS CHITAKASEM
    The development of political and social consciousness in thai short stories
    dans The Short Story In South- east Asia

11. CHRISTOPHER G.MOORE
    A killing smile
    White lotus
    1991, 311 p. 395 p.

12. NICHALANONT Prayat
    le monde paysan vu par la litterature thaïlandaise. 1950 1980 Thèse de doctorat
    de paris VII 1991, 339 p.

13. COLLIN PIPRELL
    Bangkok Khnights
    Duang Kamol, 1991, 212 p.

14. SAMRUAM SINGH
    Voices from the thai countryside
    Traduction: Katherine A. Bowie
    University of wisconsin, Madison, 1991

15. JOHN SAUL
    Paradis Blues
    Folio, 1988, 380p.
    I love this book because it has something special that would tuch you.

16. SUCHAT SAWATSI
    panorama de la nouvelle thaï
    Autour de la nouvelle
    Naga press 1994

17. WARAEKSIRI
    Karma animisme et littérature classique siamoise
    thèse pour le Doctorat, INALCO, septembre 1975

1. DAVID MORELL & C. SAMUDAVANYA
   In Thailand, Reform, Reaction, Revolution
   ed Oelgaschlager, Gunn & Hain
   Cambridge Massachussets
   1981, 362 p.

2. M DASSE
   Les guérillas en Asie du Sud-Est
   L’Harmattan, Paris, 1993, 270 p.

3. DAVID K WYATT
   Thail a short story
   ed yale university press
   BKK, prem ed 1982, p. 351

4. SANEH CHAMARIK
   Democracy and development: A culturalperspective ed.Local Development Institute
   Bangkok, 1993, 270p.

1. FRANCOIS ARNAUD
   La vie en Thaïlande
   Solar, 1991, 167 p.

2. ROBERT&NANTHAPA COOPER
   Culture shock, Thailand
   Times Books International
   1982 (revised in 1990)256 p.295 baht

3. SUNTAREE KOMIN
   Psychology of the Thai people : Values and Behavioral Patterns
   BKK Nida research Center, 1990

4. NIELS MULDER
   Inside Thai society
   ed D.K
   BKK, prem ed 1978, 143 p.

5. JOHN CADET
   Occidental Adam, Oriental Eve and others stories of Thailand
   Charles Browne publications
   1981, 180 p.

6. C S B(Jennie Sharples)
   Successful Living in Bangkok
   Community services of Bangkok
   1989; 120 p. 250 baht

7. DENIS SEGALLER
   More Thai ways
   Asia books
   1989, 355 p.