Today, I’d like to discuss the Thai language, mentality, and how Buddhism shaped them. There are a few English books about Thailand, but they are not really about Thai culture.
Around ten years ago, before moving to Thailand, I read “Private Dancer” and “Thailand Fever.” However, they’re all about prostitution — for those readers who choose to bind their fate to extra easy-going girls.
Despite the dodgy plot of the books, I found invaluable insights in them. I’m serious! I learned from them that Thais like to use allegorical language and prefer to say something important through intermediaries, usually people they know well. It helped me a lot in the very beginning.