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100 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thailand: Surprising History, Culture, Food, and Curiosities from the Land of Smiles

by Ferdinand Astley
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798189427206
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 234
  • Original Price: USD 12.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 318 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Asia / Southeast Asia

Thailand is a kingdom of contradictions: the only Southeast Asian nation never colonized by a European power, a devoutly Buddhist society where spirit houses and astrology thrive alongside temple offerings, and a country whose street food vendors have earned Michelin stars.

100 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thailand takes you far beyond the beaches and temples of the average guidebook. Across ten chapters and one hundred bite-sized entries, you'll discover:

How two 19th-century kings out-maneuvered European empires to keep Siam free
Why Thai Buddhism coexists comfortably with spirit houses, sacred trees, and astrology
The real story behind Pad Thai, a dish deliberately invented by government decree
What actually happens during the world's largest water fight
Why Thailand has survived roughly twenty coups since 1932
The strange law that makes disrespecting a banknote a criminal offense
How a tiny street stall selling crab curry earned a Michelin star

Whether you're planning a trip, love trivia, or simply want to understand one of Asia's most fascinating countries on a deeper level, this book delivers one hundred genuinely surprising, well-researched facts - no filler, no fluff, just Thailand's history, culture, food, and quirks distilled into an entertaining read.

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