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As part of the Southeast Asian countries that are frequented by backpackers and other over-
landers, chances are good that you will visit Thailand in conjunction with a visit to Vietnam,
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and other neighboring countries. You can easily get to these
countries by bus and by plane, both of which can be ultra low cost ways of travel and excel-
lent adventures.
As you are planning your trip if you want to do some extra reading on Thailand to get an
ideaofwhatawaitstherearemanybooksthatyoucandelveintoforaninsider'sview.Check
out
Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind
by Carol Hollinger to read about her account of living
in Thailand 30 years ago. Or to learn more about the Thai ways of life take a look at
Very
Thai
by Philip Cornwel-Smith or
Culture Shock! Thailand
by Robert and Nanthapa Coop-
er. While you are still overseas you can Daniel Ziv and Guy Sharrett's
Bangkok Inside Out
,
though it is now banned in Thailand due to some of the imagery. This topic will give you the
low-down on Thailand without the sugar coating.
