| Description |
ix, 107 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Language and culture series, 1036-1030 ; 4 |
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Language and culture series ; 4
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| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. Being Thai -- 2. The fundamentals of Thailand -- 3. Identity in Thailand -- 4. Self-presentation in Thailand -- 5. Living in Thailand -- 6. Speaking Thai -- 7. Communicating with Thais -- 8. Thailand and you -- 9. Teaching and learning from Thais -- 10. Doing business in Thailand -- 11. Thailand in the future -- References |
| Summary |
"What are Thai people really like? What makes them the way they are? How do Thai people live? This book addresses these and many other questions, and demystifies Thai culture and language. It also looks at the Thai language and at key issues when doing business in Thailand. The voices of Thai people are heard throughout the book talking about different aspects of their lives and their culture, as well giving advice about interacting with Thais to visitors or business people. This book is a practical resource for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Thailand as well as for people with a more general interest in culture and intercultural communication." - product description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 107) |
| Audience |
Tertiary, Professional/Research, General |
| Subject |
Cross-cultural orientation -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Intercultural communication -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Thai language -- Social aspects -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| SUBJECT |
Thailand -- Social life and customs http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008112472 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001300
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Songporn Tajaroensuk
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| ISBN |
1864082194 |
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9781864082197 |
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