Passport Thailand: Your Pocket Guide to Thai Business, Customs & Etiquette ("Passport to the World) [Paperback]

World Trade Press (Author)

Book Description

Series: Passport to the World | Publication Date: May 1, 1997

Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Thailand.

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From the Publisher

Success in international business is not just about your product and service, or about terms and delivery schedules. Success is about people, traditions and relationships. Passport to the World books are comprehensive guides to understanding a country's people, culture, etiquette and communication styles. Passport Thailand will help you: Avoid cultural faux pas Learn about Thailand's values and beliefs Understand the reasons behind the actions Develop an effective negotiating style Don't leave without your passport!

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: World Trade Press (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885073267
• ISBN-13: 978-1885073266
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,680,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Business & Investing > Economics > Exports & Imports
  • #88 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Asia

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You Will Be sure to alienate the Thai's with this book, June 23, 2000

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William L. Wolf (Destin, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passport Thailand: Your Pocket Guide to Thai Business, Customs & Etiquette ("Passport to the World) (Paperback)

Ms.Wise starts out by saying, "Thai's practise a form of Buddhism known as Theravada, also called Hinanyana". Hinanyana is a derogatory term meaning: lesser, despicable... The rest of the book is a mish-mash of Asian cultural mores that do not necessarily have anything to do with Thailand. If you need a tax write off for your business, by all means buy this book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Go To Thailand Without This Reading This Book, May 12, 2000

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M. Bennett "distance_cyclist" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passport Thailand: Your Pocket Guide to Thai Business, Customs & Etiquette ("Passport to the World) (Paperback)

I have visited Thailand many times for both business and pleasure. I didn't read this book until I my fourth visit. It is very important to understand the do's and dont's in Thailand, which many Westerners tend to ignore. It opens the door of understanding for those new to the Thai mentality and way of life. It also has a very small section but good section explaining the influence of Buddism on daily life in Thailand. Definately buy this book if going there. If you are more business oriented I would suggest also reading "Doing Business With Thailand" (Global Business Series).