Studies of the Tai world often treat 'state' and 'community' as polar opposites: the state produces administrative uniformity and commercialisation, while community sustains tradition, local knowledge and subsistence economy. This assumption leads to the conclusion that the traditional community is undermined by the modern forces of state ......
An Illustrated History of Thailand is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular achievements, together with those of other major players. ......
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Thailand's Beaches and Islands, written by Thailand experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you ......
Why have some Southeast Asian cities become laboratories of reform while others remain mired in old patterns of patronage politics and substandard services? This has become an important question now that over half of Southeast Asia's population lives in urban areas, transforming the politics of the region. Quintessentially urban problems-traffic ......
Thailand is a vibrant blend of ancient tradition and everyday warmth. Find your favourite corner, where locals know which temples glow quietly at dawn, which street-food stalls to visit, and which island villages still move to an unhurried rhythm. Updated 2026. Skip the crowded nightlife strips and the touristy temple stops. This local expert ......
This stunning photographic guide covers more than 190 snake species found across peninsular Thailand, including Phuket island and other popular tourist destinations. Each species description contains essential identification information, with a special focus on how to differentiate dangerous snakes from their harmless lookalikes. There is detailed ......
Let the Marco Polo Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Road Map guide you around these fascinating countries. Discover ancient towns with lantern-lit streets, vibrant cities and dramatic landscapes with this highly durable, detailed, touring map. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect touring map - ......
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Thailand, written by Thailand experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From ......
In this deeply personal and historically significant memoir, Pridi Banomyong, former regent and prime minister of Siam (Thailand), takes readers on a journey through one of the most turbulent periods in modern Southeast Asian history. Forced into exile in the People's Republic of China, Pridi reflects on his life's work as a democratic leader, his ......
