Common Knowledge About Thailand
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Editor's review
As an editor, I see the book's value in its systematic and practical approach. For readers planning to travel, work, or study in Thailand, or simply interested in Thai culture, it offers an efficient entry point. It clearly explains phenomena peculiar to Thai society—the monarchy, the deep integration of Buddhism into social life, the distinctive culture of etiquette—helping readers move beyond surface observation to grasp the underlying logic. Xie Zi's style is plain and clear, organizing complex information so that reading flows smoothly.
However, the book is positioned as a "common sense" reader, which means its depth may not satisfy professional researchers or readers seeking exhaustive exploration of a particular field. It is more like a carefully drawn map that marks the location and outline of each area of knowledge, while deeper exploration requires other, more specialized sources. Overall, it is an excellent introductory reader on Thailand's national conditions and culture, with moderate information density and sound organization, effectively helping readers quickly build an overall understanding of Thailand, reduce misunderstandings caused by cultural differences, and improve their experience of and adaptation to various practical activities related to Thailand.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Travelers planning a first or in-depth visit to Thailand who want to understand its cultural background and social etiquette in advance.
- Professionals or students who need to stay in Thailand short-term for work or study and want to adapt quickly to the local social environment.
- General readers interested in Southeast Asian culture who want a systematic understanding of Thailand's history, religion, and social structure.
- Professionals in cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and related fields who need basic knowledge of Thailand's national conditions for reference.
Not a good fit for
- Scholars and specialist students of Thai studies seeking in-depth academic analysis or monographic research.
- Short-term backpackers who only need the latest instant travel tips and recommendations for hotels and restaurants.
Reading tips
- Start by reading the table of contents and prioritize chapters based on your most pressing needs (e.g., travel, business).
- When reading the sections on social culture and etiquette, connect them with your own experience or films and television to deepen understanding.
- For the basic Thai vocabulary and phrases, study with audio materials to master correct pronunciation.
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Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 美食篇:“吃货”的理想天堂
- 泰国美食有哪些特殊调料?
- 泰国的“人尸”面包店在哪儿?
- 泰国的“昆虫盛宴”你敢吃吗?
- 泰国的“大象粪咖啡”是啥味道?
- 泰国的“千人火锅”你吃过么?
- 泰国的“安全套餐厅”都卖些什么?
- 不用开水泡的泰国方便面怎么吃?
- 泰国厨师如何给美食做“SPA”?
- 怎样享受泰国的“船上美食”?
- 泰国榴莲真的越臭越好吗?
- 泰国香蕉有哪十种吃法?
- 泰北菜中有哪些“重口味”?
- 为什么吃泰国的柠檬鱼能减肥?
- 如何在酸辣的泰国寻找“甜滋味”?
- 泰国有哪些另类美食?
- 第二章 生活篇:“微笑国度”的快乐秘诀
- 泰国人一日三餐都吃什么?
- 泰国人为何喜欢用盘子吃饭?
- 如何才能成为泰国人的朋友呢?
- 除了“灯笼裤”,泰国人还穿些什么?
- 泰国人隔壁都住着“土地神”吗?
- 泰国的“水上人家”如何生活?
- 泰国高脚屋都有哪些功能?
- 在泰国出行是否只能靠“嘟嘟车”?
- 泰国用医保看病不要钱你信吗?
- 怎样用百元人民币在泰国养活全家?
- 泰国凭什么能成为世界上最幸福的国家?
- 你知道如何在泰国买房子吗?
- 佛教对泰国人的生活有哪些影响?
- 泰国人的快乐秘诀是什么?
- 第三章 民俗篇:那些骇人听闻的风俗习惯
- 泰国新生儿如何庆祝脱离“鬼孩”危险期?
- 为何泰国婴儿剃个胎毛还要诵经、洗浴?
- 泰国男人全都是和尚吗?
- 泰国男人为什么抢着当和尚?
- 如何搞定泰国的丈母娘?
- 为什么泰国人结婚也要请和尚?
- 泰国小伙跟“大树”的婚礼如何举行?
- 泰国仅殓个尸就有五种仪式吗?
- 泰国的葬礼还要因人而异么?
- 泰国人为何相信躺棺材能去霉运?
- 泰国人为何把贵重首饰交给猫?
- 泰国人是怎样给猴子办美食节的?
- 泰国有哪些特殊的古怪节日?
- 为何泰国理发师每天说“对不起”?
- 泰国有哪些风俗禁忌?
- 第四章 军政篇:权力的“角斗场”
- 泰国国王究竟有没有实权?
- 泰国谁权力最大,国王还是总理?
- 为什么泰国王室能一言九鼎?
- 泰国唯一任满4年的总理是谁?
- 泰国“红衫军”为何折腾个没完?
- 泰国唯一的女总理是谁?
- 泰国的第一个政党叫什么?
- 泰国军政的“黄金时期”持续了多久?
- 泰国的“开放政治”为什么下台?
- 泰国空军在东南亚仅次于新加坡么?
- 东南亚唯一的航母竟在泰国?
- 泰国的“特种部队”都干些什么?
- 美、泰的“金色眼镜蛇”是怎样演习的?
- 为什么“金三角”一直不安宁?
- 第五章 历史篇:从循规蹈矩到恣意奔放的蜕变
- 泰国也有过“武则天时代”吗?
- 谁是泰国的第一个统治者?
- 泰国最具传奇色彩的国王是谁?
- 泰国唯一的中国籍国王是谁?
- 泰国为什么发起“驱缅复国斗争”?
- 泰国输得最惨的是哪次战役?
- 泰国的“奴隶们”都是从哪儿来的?
- 泰国人民是怎样“翻身做主人”的?
- 是谁开创了军人统治的先河?
- 独裁统治下的泰国人过得好吗?
- 泰国的“五月事件”是怎么回事?
- 《鲍林条约》给泰国带来了哪些危害?
- 泰国如何躲过了沦为殖民地的厄运?
- 泰国公主竟给咱当“免费大使”?
- 第六章 经济篇:“水果王国”的致富之道
- 为什么说汽车工业是泰国捞大钱的“正职”?
- 泰国最好卖的水果你吃过几种?
- 泰国人怎样把占卜变成了一门生意?
- 泰国医疗为何能为国家增加上千亿的收入?
- 泰国香米举世闻名的秘诀是什么?
- 哪些泰国海鲜加工后更好卖了?
- 泰国的“黑市”都卖些什么?
- 为什么大家都喜欢去泰国旅游?
- 泰国旅游业为什么会遭遇“低迷期”?
- 泰国人信佛,但为何性产业却如此发达?
- 泰国经济曾遭受过怎样的灭顶之灾?
- 是谁挽救了泰国的经济?
- 泰国靠什么吸引国外的投资者?
- 第七章 文化篇:幽香,一朵包容并蓄的莲花
- 泰国的人妖文化是如何形成的?
- 为什么泰国的人妖表演如此受欢迎?
- 为什么说泰国人妖风光背后竟是凄惨人生?
- 泰国有多开放,老婆也能“租”?
- 泰国“长颈族”的脖子究竟有多长?
- 泰国人把改名换姓当成家常便饭么?
- 泰国满街都是纹了身的“黑社会”么?
- 泰国人“千杯不醉”的秘诀是什么?
- 泰国人跟大象有哪些“不解之缘”?
- 泰国的“大象学校”都教些什么?
- 泰国的“安全套餐厅”长啥样?
- 为什么说泰国的“红娘”是只风筝?
- 哪些泰国电影你不看会后悔?
- 泰国人为何对黄色情有独钟?
- 泰国的寺庙居然是个“温柔乡”?
- 第八章 旅游篇:大象、佛寺、岛屿,风景这边独好
- 去泰国旅游时如何选择酒店?
- 去哪儿寻找最正宗的泰国美食?
- 泰国玉佛有哪些传奇经历?
- 素可泰的石碑上藏着什么秘密?
- 泰国也有座奢华至极的“故宫”吗?
- 泰国的“埃菲尔铁塔”在哪儿?
- 为什么说泰国的白龙寺独一无二?
- 在泰国看大象要去哪里呢?
- 泰国高品质的人妖秀都在哪儿?
- 在哪儿才能享受泰国的阳光和沙滩?
- 泰国的恐怖博物馆你敢来吗?
- 泰国的小费都给哪儿呢?
- 哪些地方是泰国的购物天堂?
- 如何安排泰国旅游时的夜生活?
- 怎样购买泰国的伴手礼?
- 第九章 信仰篇:梵音弥漫,处处菩提绽放
- 泰国究竟有多少种信仰?
- 泰国的第二大宗教是什么?
- 你知道怎么称呼泰国的和尚吗?
- 泰国有哪些神秘的得道高僧?
- 泰国和尚为什么要跟教师竞争上岗?
- 泰国的寺院学校都教些什么呢?
- 泰国的“蛊术”是怎么回事?
- 泰国人为什么热衷于“古曼童”?
- 泰国纹身真的有“法力”吗?
- 为什么泰国的水神不是龙,而是蛇?
- 泰国人为什么崇拜“鬼”?
- 泰国人为何把“家鬼”当成神?
- 怎样才能见到泰国的“白龙王”?
- 为什么泰国迎神会上有人自残?
- 泰国有哪些宗教禁忌?
- 第十章 民间艺术篇:能“歌”善“武”的异域风情
- 泰拳跟中国散打有何区别?
- 残酷的泰拳比赛你敢参加吗?
- 泰国纹身要个把月,会痛死吗?
- 传统手法的泰式按摩已失传了么?
- 能治病的泰式按摩,你想试试吗?
- 泰国的“面具剧”是如何演绎的?
- 泰国南旺舞真的一学就会吗?
- 泰国木偶戏为何会遭遇瓶颈?
- 泰国的“喃戏”是指什么?
- 泰国的说唱音乐你听过吗?
- 为什么泰国的花艺都用真花?
- 泰国佛牌五花八门,该怎么选?
- 你知道泰国的风筝分男女吗?
- 泰国人为什么只爱有特殊图案的工艺品?
- 第十一章 神话传说篇:“妖魔鬼怪”的集中营
- 泰国的“七头蛇”有什么来历?
- 泰国“古曼童”是被亲爹杀死的吗?
- 为什么泰国财神长着大象的脸?
- 泰国也有只神通广大的“孙悟空”吗?
- 泰国宋干节跟一颗脑袋有什么关系?
- 为什么泰国的“鬼节”一点都不恐怖?
- 泰国为什么要给个“女鬼”建庙?
- 泰国佛牌是佛祖出的“主意”吗?
- 为什么说泰国的“四面佛”不是佛?
- 泰国人为什么要抱着佛像潜水?
- 为什么说泰国白龙王是个“娱乐红人”?
- 为什么说泰国的节日跟传说脱不了干系?
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