Things Thai presents over 60 different items from Thailand along with extensive cultural and historical background information.Each is a collectible in its own right; and has some cultural relevance or a story to tell. Each object; be it a work of art; an emblem or something more everyday; represents an aspect of Thai life. Some items are devotional objects inspired by Theravada Buddhism; others are representative of the strong crafts tradition in the country; some have distinctive Thai design motifs; such as the kanok flame and vegetal motifs; others are simply pieces of clothing or jewelrymdash;but all have a distinct bearing on Thai customs and culture. Each item is photographed separately and detailed text explains its historical importance and cultural significance.
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144 of 145 people found the following review helpful. What the Hell??By L. DavisIf you enjoy Alan Rickman as an actor. Do Not Buy This Book. It is badly written. jumps from subject to subject. repetitive blobs to fill space. and plenty of unrelated "quotes" from no one in particular. I now know way much about Mr. Rickmans. early next door neighbors 3rd cousin now. Being an American. she happily does not supply definitions for British words and organizations. To add insult to injury. Maureen Paton seems to believe that she can connect his personality to his hair style and that the two of them have "much in common." Buy the time I was half way done (where I stopped reading) Alan Rickman is rendered as the most Pompous Ass on the planet. Is she a fan???0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy michele.Great book150 of 153 people found the following review helpful. My apologies to Alan RickmanBy Mrs BabooEven 1 star is too much for this awful book. It is quite painfully bad. I am amazed that this book was published at all and I would discourage anyone from buying it. It is poorly written and has absolutely nothing to offer but lame attempts at "dirt" (Alan Rickman gets annoyed once in a while. Oh. the horror!). cheap innuendos and out-of-context quotes from friends and/or enemies.A book like this is a terrible price to pay for celebrity and I am embarassed to admit that I have read it. Sorry. Alan.
