Phuket Thailand

Lars · #1 28-01-2008, 02:29

Im halfway trough Private dancer, and i have ordered Thailand Fever.

any1 got any recomandations for some other interesting books about Thai culture/ Thai way of living and how they see Farangs etc?

Might be a silly request but im generally intrested for some reason.

sarsbuk · #2 28-01-2008, 03:17

Hi Lars

I have read a few fiction books based in Thailand. Have a look at books by John Burdett, they are novels based mainly in bangkok.. Bangkok 8, Bangkok Haunts and Bangkok Tattoo are the 3 I have read of his. These were available on Amazon very easily!!! Amazon.com: Bangkok 8: A Novel: Books: John Burdett

Another is Christopher G Moore.... here are some e books I found before also http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ge...istopher+moore

An author I can only seem to find in LOS is David Young... Last time in LOS I purchased Sukhumvit Road and Fast Eddie's Lucky 7 A-Go-Go. I enjoyed both of these and will hopefully pick up a few more on my return!

I think you arrive around the same time as I do... So I may bring the David Young books with me and you are more than welcome to have them! Here is a website you can order a good selection from Thailand book shop - Learn Thai But if you arrive next month you might be in LOS before the book arrives!

Hope this helps!

whuakito · #3 28-01-2008, 03:24

had a look at the link with the two E' book you posted. thank you mate
already downloaded

Lars · #4 28-01-2008, 05:40

Tnx for the links also found some interesting looking non ficton books there.
im leaving late on the 23rd of feb so its almost a month left... should be possible to deliver in that time frame i hope :

marc26 · #5 28-01-2008, 05:44

The Calvino series is very good from Christopher G Moore

likeitalot · #6 28-01-2008, 06:48

'Because of Love SMS'. I have seen the book, girl in patong had it with her last trip but didn't bother looking at it. Don't know the publisher though. Basically a guide for sending Loving SMS messages and I'm sure received by many BM's taken straight from this book. Scroll down on the link has examples.

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sarsbuk · #7 28-01-2008, 07:23

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Originally Posted by marc26

The Calvino series is very good from Christopher G Moore

I have been looking for a few more of this series! I looked around Manhattan yesterday but couldn't find any in Borders.

The prices on Amazon for some of them is stupid... They are asking $50 used for Comfort Zone!!!!!

snowy · #8 28-01-2008, 09:30

hey lars, there is a bookshop in soi bangla down the beach end that has a good selection of thai books, just inside the door. money number 1 and still number one are a good read, they might save you a bit of money along the way and give you a good laugh as well. thailand fever gives a great insight into thai/west relationships. i agree with sarsbuk, john burdets' books are a very good read. good luck.

WTF · #9 28-01-2008, 09:57

A couple more:

Amazon

"Thailand Confidential" and "Bangkok Babylon" by Jerry Hopkins

Bookstore on Bangla

"Thai Vignettes: Phuket and Beyond" by Steve Rosse

Slow · #10 28-01-2008, 10:39

The one everyone should read is Hello my bib big honey. Very good picture of BG life

marc26 · #11 28-01-2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarsbuk

I have been looking for a few more of this series! I looked around Manhattan yesterday but couldn't find any in Borders.

The prices on Amazon for some of them is stupid... They are asking $50 used for Comfort Zone!!!!!

look at chapters.ca
it is a Canadian bookstore and with Moore being Canadian they seem to carry his books