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Following the success of Letters from St. Petersburg, which recounts the early years of Prince Chakrabongse's life through his letters to his father, King Chulalongkorn, the diaries covering the last four years of his life are full of sadness and tumult. The Prince records all the facets of his daily life: his work as Commander-in-Chief of the army and his push to bring Siam into World War I, the conflicts within the royal family, the breakup of his marriage and the death of his beloved mother, Queen Saowabha. These diaries provide an invaluable first-hand insight into Siamese politics and governance at a turbulent time, as well as poignant glimpses of his personal life and divorce from his Russian wife, Katya.

Evocative photographs of one of the world's most famous pilgrimages. All 88 temples are illustrated and discussed.

Siam at the turn of the 19th century. Four families in the southern peninsula are tied together by ambition, revenge, love and tragedy.

* A comprehensive examination of Angkor's last 120 years. * Over 180 unusual and little-known photographs. * Accessible scholarly treatment of one of the world's most iconic sites. * Insights into Angkor's importance for the Khmer people. * Insightful reflections on Angkor's transformation as a tourist destination.

The Art of Thai Comics is a groundbreaking look at the rich history and vibrant culture of comics art in Thailand. Drawing on extensive interviews, research, and a vast archive of both rare and well-known comics, this book reveals the untold history of Thai comics and also showcase the work of leading contemporary artists working today.

In this personal account incorporating the social history of Laos, Manisamouth, granddaughter of Kham-Phiou, brings her grandmother's untold story to life, accompanied by evocative black and white photographs, family trees of the Luang Prabang Royals and Kham-Phiou s lineage, and includes a section on Lao history.

Bangkok in Times of Love and War is the story of life and death, passion, loyalty and loss, and of a man and a woman caught up in the upheaval of history.

Last to the Front is about the clash of empires, and social and historical change. It is also a personal story of the lives of young Siamese soldiers, thousands of miles from home, thrown into the world s most brutal catastrophe, battling language, prejudice and intolerance, as much as shells bayonets and machine guns.

Exploring Old Bangkok takes the visitor around all the most important sights as well as explaining the meaning of lesser-known landmarks such as the Pig memorial or the Monument to the Expeditionary Force.

This book chronicles the journey of author and photographer John Lander as he travels to Japan's UNESCO sites.

In 2008, Philip Jablon began recording the demise of the country's standalone cinemas. In bringing together his poignant photographs and the ephemera of a vanished culture, such as highly collectible hand-painted Thai movie posters, this book records an irreplaceable slice of social, cultural and movie history.

Thai silver and nielloware display exquisite craftsmanship and design to rival better-known genres of silver from Asia. However, there has to date been little written about this fascinating subject. Examining the history and scope of specified Thai silver and nielloware production dating from the early 19th century to the present, as well as the various forms and designs utilised, this book provides a single reference source on the subject matter for both newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. The book focuses on the various artefacts broadly termed "utensils" and "vessels", produced for utilitarian purposes, that can still be found for sale in the domestic marketplace, while rarer artefacts, collectibles and commemorative items made for the royal court are also discussed: such items were typically of the highest quality made by top artisans. The author considers the role of religious and devotional silver objects in Thailand, as these too have become popular collectibles. Although dating of Asian silverware generally remains problematic, the author provides dating indicators and the first published compilation of Chinese and other marks on silverware found in Thailand

Tuned to the rhythms of the soap operas that air on Thai television each night and written with the consuming intensity of a fever dream, this novel opens an insighful and truly compelling window into the Thai heart.

- Magical children's tale of one boy's quest to search for water to save his village and his grandmother's potted plant. An epic adventure tale with beautiful illustrations by established artist Kate BaylayRabbit Cloud is an endearing folktale brought to life in the 21st century. An engaging quest on one level, it introduces themes of social responsibility and environmental issues.

This catalogue assembles sumptuous photographs of the world's leading collection of Cham sculpture, along with the most recent insights of Vietnamese and international scholars.

Important new study on mural painting; includes essays by the world's leading academics and researchers in this field.

Ancient Sites of Southeast Asia is the rst comprehensive guide to the ancient sites and archaeological ruins of Southeast Asia.

These original letters of correspondence between the Russian and Thai courts, preserved and translated by Prince Chakrabongse's grandaughter, are both historically significant as well as entertaining.

This book is the result of over 40 years of study of the various forms of Thai money from their origins in the ancient kingdoms and empires starting with Funan up to the introduction of the modern decimal system of baht and satang.

Philippe Fatin is a traveller, photographer and collector who has established a world-class collection of tribal textiles from southern China.

Former Washington Post foreign correspondent John Burgess recounts the fascinating mountaintop monument's full history, ancient and modern.

Two lives interlinked; two sets of memories which could be lost.

This book provides a glimpse under the curtain into the netherworld of the ancient Burmese performing arts. Backstage Mandalay reveals the private rituals of classical Burmese performers as they prepare for all-night festivals in upper Burma.

This first novel by Washington Post correspondent John Burgess revives the rites and rhythms of the ancient culture that built the temples of Angkor, then abandoned them to the jungle.

Burma's Spring documents the struggles of ordinary people made extraordinary by circumstance. Rosalind Russell, a British journalist who came to live in burma with her family, witnessed a time of unprecedented change in a secretive country that had been locked under militay dictatorship for half a century.

A lavishly illustrated, authoritative and lively text by Vietnamese-British historian Dr Vu Hong Lien of the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hue, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1993.