The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping (Treasures & Pleasures of Thailand & Myanmar) [Paperback]

Ronald Krannich (Author), Caryl Krannich (Author)

Book Description

Series: Treasures & Pleasures of Thailand & Myanmar | Publication Date: September 8, 2004

This book examines the many travel pleasures and shopping treasures found in the major cities of Thailand and Mynamar.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...An absolute 'must-have' for international travelers looking to obtain quality goods or souvenirs from Thailand at a reasonable price." -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Ron Krannich PhD and Caryl Krannich PhD

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Impact Publications (September 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570232032
• ISBN-13: 978-1570232039
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Travel > Asia > Myanmar
  • #57 in Books > History > Asia > Thailand
  • #95 in Books > History > Asia > Myanmar

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute "must-have" for international travelers, November 9, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping (Treasures & Pleasures of Thailand & Myanmar) (Paperback)

The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar: Best Of The Best In Travel And Shopping is an absolute "must-have" for international travelers looking to obtain quality goods or souvenirs from Thailand at a reasonable price. Intended as a supplementary resource and not a general-purpose travel guide, The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar focuses specifically upon obstacles, negotiation techniques, and tips and tricks for those interested in shopping for everything from gemstones to textiles to artworks and much more. From learning how to walk away from the "touts" that try to lure tourists into overpriced stores (overpriced because the store must pay the tout a 10% to 40% commission for the service!), to a step-by-step introduction to the art of haggling, to knowing how to avoid paying thousands of dollars for what might be a cheap knock-off gemstone, to why even the locals may not always obtain the best deals (some shopkeepers can give tourists a lower price than their repeat local customers - who would expect the same bargain every time they walked through the door) to dealing with cultural differences and much more, The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar zeroes in on exactly what the money-conscious tourist in Thailand needs to know.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent antique shopping aid!, February 18, 2007

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Aaron Chuin Zeng "chofaman" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping (Treasures & Pleasures of Thailand & Myanmar) (Paperback)

My partner and I just went to Thailand( Bangkok and Chiang Mai) for some hardcore antique shopping spree to decorate our house and expanded our collection. The information given was very useful and of course along the way we found more little shops not covered in the book. But the book definitely directs you to the right neighborhoods as far as antique goes(what we were after)
I highly recommend it to people who are after quality goods wether it's jewelry or furniture or antique or whatever. and Thailand has SO MUCH to offer!!!