Thailand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.

Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many visitors.

Culture Smart! Thailanddescribes how the Thai people view the world and themselves. It examines the impac...