Matt Owens Rees

Xenophobic Thailand (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

We discuss whether the Thais are patriotic or xenophobic. The ego of the Thai is considered with comparisons with other countries of the Far East and the rest of the world.

There are cultural reasons why xenophobia is a characteristc of life in Thailand. The education system and propaganda from the govrernment are also contributory reasons. You can read the relevant chapters on this in my book, "Thailand Take Two".

Attitudes and the extent of xenophobia vary by region within the country, and where in the social hierarchy a Thai finds himself.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Matt Owens Rees
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215707906
• Artikelnr.: 66778580

Autorenporträt

My focus group took time to develop but is now paying dividends. I can bounce ideas off Thais from varying social classes. From poor farmers and construction workers to those working in offices and shops. From bankers to well-off business owners.

The group includes members of the so-called hi-so elite as well as military and police officers. Interaction sometimes needs to be one-to-one as Thais are cautious expressing their views in front of their other countrymen.

To understand Thailand and to integrate better with the Thai people and their culture, it's important to observe and listen rather than doing all the talking oneself. After all, God gave us two eyes and two ears but only ONE mouth.

Through field research and discussions with Thais, either in normal conversation or in the lecture theatre, Matt presents a rich picture of the real Thailand, warts and all.

He has written extensively on Thais and Thailand with 20 published books already available in ebook and print format.

Despite not being similar in style, his books reflect on some of the observations in "Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind." ln his opinion, the best introductory book on Thais and Thailand. Written by Carol Hollinger in 1965, its insights are still very revealing and up to date. Sadly, Hollinger passed away at 45 years old before she could see her best- selling book in print. Matt also then lost an opportunity to collaborate with her on a new book on the concept of Face in Thailand. Readers can take a look at all the books written by Matt Owens Rees at www.books2read.com where they can find full details and excerpts for each title, and the opportunity to buy with just one click at the reader's favourite online store.