{"product_id":"the-thai-people-history-culture-and-heritage-9798185850695","title":"The Thai People: History, Culture and Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thierry Minkowski\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring heritage of one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thai People: History, Culture and Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e takes readers on an engaging journey through the history of Thailand, from the origins of the Thai people and the great kingdoms of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to the modern Kingdom of Thailand. Along the way, it explores the traditions, beliefs, customs, and values that have shaped Thai society over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive volume examines the country's political development, the unique role of the monarchy, the influence of Theravada Buddhism, family life, education, language, literature, architecture, cuisine, festivals, and the remarkable cultural diversity that continues to define Thailand today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The origins and migrations of the Thai people\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The rise of the great Thai kingdoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The evolution of the Thai monarchy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Buddhism and its influence on everyday life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Family traditions and social values\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Thai arts, architecture, and literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Traditional cuisine and regional specialties\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Festivals and cultural celebrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Thailand's economic transformation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The Thai diaspora and Thailand's place in the modern world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear and accessible style, this book offers a balanced introduction for students, travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to better understand the Thai people and their remarkable cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating volume in the \u003cb\u003eMemory of the Peoples\u003c\/b\u003e collection by \u003cb\u003eThierry Minkowski\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48211260244119,"sku":"9798185850695","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798185850695.webp?v=1788719174","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-thai-people-history-culture-and-heritage-9798185850695","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}