Working With the Thais: A Guide to Managing in Thailand (Paperback)

~ Henry Holmes (Author), Suchada Tangtongtavy (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: White Lotus Co Ltd (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9748496503
• ISBN-13: 978-9748496504
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #820,872 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read for expatriate workers in Thailand, December 22, 2000

By	"ender_w" (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews

This book was originally recommended to me by a local Thai who had read it to get a view as to how foreigners perceive Thais. He thought it so accurate and useful that he recommended all of his foreign friends to read it. The book is a quick and easy read with general topics broken down into chapters and practical examples (with interviews and follow-ups) provided for each topic. The best way to utilize this book would be to read it once before you begin work and then once after having worked in Thailand (or with Thais overseas) for 6 months. I read it after having worked for a period of time and it certainly did a lot to explain some of the issues we faced at work. Highly recommended as I found it to be much more practical than the books that were given to me upon my arrival in Thailand.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, January 11, 2007

By	David Mould "Fungalguy" (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was led to this book after some 6 months of working in Bangkok. It is a series of ahaa moments, you will find yourself saying " so that's why that happened" or "that's why that didn't work".

It has a very good build up with some good contectual support from foreigners. I would say that the best time to read this is after already working here, but not for too long. If you are thinking of working in Thailand or soon to start this might not be the best read. For me it's definitely a case of correction is better than prevention.