THAILAND

Auteur

Narisa Chakrabongse is part Thai and has lived much of her life in Thailand, where she owns and runs River Books, publishing on the art, culture, and history of Southeast Asia and, in particular, Thailand. She also lectures on Thai art and history, translates from Thai into English, and has co-curated four exhibitions in London, Leicester, and Thailand entitled "Siam Through the Lens of John Thomson, 1864-65."

Texte du rabat

Thailand is renowned for food, beaches, friendly people, and a relaxed lifestyle. With 40,000 temples throughout the country and 97 percent of the population being Theravada Buddhists, the religion pervades everyday life. From the sophistication of modern Bangkok to the ruins of the ancient Hindu temples at Prasat Hin Phimai and Muang Tham, from the beaches of Koh Samui and Cha-am to the mountains of Chiang Mai to verdant national parks such as Kaeng Krachan, Thailand tours the country's most interesting destinations, region by region.