TY  - BOOK
AB  - Thailand is revealed as a country of progress and potential, mystery and exoticism, and openness and friendliness. Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, and despite its increasing popularity as a tourist destination, Thailand remains relatively unknown to most Westerners. Culture and Customs of Thailand presents the traditional culture and customs against the backdrop of modern times.
AU  - Kislenko, Arne.
CN  - DS568
CN  - DS568
CY  - Westport, Conn. :
DA  - 2004.
ID  - 309596
LK  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0414/2004002116.html
N2  - Thailand is revealed as a country of progress and potential, mystery and exoticism, and openness and friendliness. Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, and despite its increasing popularity as a tourist destination, Thailand remains relatively unknown to most Westerners. Culture and Customs of Thailand presents the traditional culture and customs against the backdrop of modern times.
PB  - Greenwood Press,
PP  - Westport, Conn. :
PY  - 2004.
SN  - 0313321280 (alk. paper)
SN  - 9780313321283 (alk. paper)
T1  - Culture and customs of Thailand /
TI  - Culture and customs of Thailand /
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0414/2004002116.html
ER  -