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Thailand Narisa Chakrabongse

Thailand By Narisa Chakrabongse

Thailand by Narisa Chakrabongse


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Summary

With more than 200 spectacular photographs in a handy pocket format, Thailand is a stunning collection of images celebrating one of the most exciting places on Earth.

Thailand Summary

Thailand by Narisa Chakrabongse

For the past three years Bangkok has been the world's most visited city. From tourists using it as a gateway to explore the rest of Thailand to those seeking out the city itself, from travellers from East Asia heading west to those from the west heading east, Thailand is an exotic and accessible and irresistibly attractive country that offers both busy city life, tranquil mountain retreats, historical centres, outstanding beaches, and a wealth of culture to boot. Thailand is a fascinating exploration of this magnificent country. From the sophistication of modern Bangkok to the ruins of the cities of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, from the beaches of Koh Samui and Ko Chang to the mountains around Chiang Mai to verdant national parks such as Kaeng Krachan, the book tours the country's most interesting destinations, region by region. Featuring street markets and floating markets, riding an elephant to racing by tuk-tuk, Bangkok's Sky Train and the story of the World War II Burma Railway, the book is packed with more than 200 spectacular photographs. Thailand's mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs and landscapes make it stand out as one of the most exciting places on Earth. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Thailand is a stunning collection of images celebrating this vibrant country.

About Narisa Chakrabongse

Narisa Chakrabongse is partly Thai and has lived much of her life in Thailand, where she owns and runs River Books, publishing on the art, culture and history of Southeast Asia and in particular Thailand. She also lectures on Thai art and history, translates from Thai into English and has co-curated four exhibitions in London, Leicester and Thailand entitled 'Siam Through the Lens of John Thomson, 1864-65'.

Table of Contents

Contents include: Introduction Bangkok Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Chinatown Wat Pho Chao Phraya River Chatuchak Weekend Market Khao San Road Jim Thompson's House The Sky Train Sathorn Unique Tower Vertigo Roof Top Bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel Songkran Water Festival Street Food Spirit House Offerings Erawan Shrine Travelling by Tuk-Tuk National Museum Royal Barge Museum North Chiang Mai - Sunday Walking Street; Warorot Market Guan Im, Chiang Rai Tea plantations, Chiang Rai Wat Doi Suthep Lantern Festival - Wat Doi Suthep Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Doi Inthanon Doi Chiang Dao Sukhothai Historical Park - Wat Si Chum, Wat Sa Si, Wat Mahathat Loy Kratong Festival Karen weavers, Chiang Mai Pai, Mae Hong Son province Handicrafts - lacquer making, umbrella painting, wood carving, ceramics Northeast Sakon Nakhon - The lotus park and the Naga statue Dan Sai Ghost Festival Rocket Festival, Yasothorn province Phimai Khmer temple Phnom Rung Khmer temple Elephants, Chang Village Phu Prabat Historical Park Erawan Cave Phu Kradung National Park Silk village, Sawang Daen Din village Wat Non Kum Sai Ngam (Ancient Banyan Tree) West & Central Thailand Ayutthaya Historical Park Burma 'Death Railway' and Kanchanaburi Lopburi - and its monkeys Amphawa Floating Market, Samut Songkhram Erawan Waterfall Cha-am and Hua Hin Beaches Wat Phra Dhammakaya East Fish farming Bang Phra Lake Pattaya Koh Kut Koh Chang Trat Ko Samet Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park Wing Kwai, Chonburi - Water Buffalo Festival Boat racing, Pataya Southern Thailand Ao Phang Nga National Park Koh Phi Phi Koh Lanta Khao Sok National Park Khao Lak National Park Bang Niang night market Koh Samui Tapi River Phuket Songkhla - old town, lake and birdlife Songkhla Central Mosque Bird Singing Contest - Songkhla Nang Talung shadow puppet Thale Noi Non-Hunting Area Wat Phra Mahathat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Buddha Statue Park, Thung Yai

Additional information

GOR013830077
9781782749424
178274942X
Thailand by Narisa Chakrabongse
Used - Like New
Paperback
Amber Books Ltd
2020-03-14
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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