What are some amazing novels set in Thailand or about Thailand?

Dec 20, 2021
3 years ago
Sara *****
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Any amazing novels about/or that take place in Thailand?

I’ve seen many lists on line. Would love to hear your favorites.

Looking for a good read for the flight.

Historic/love story would be ideal. The Thai equivalent of Outlander/Scotland. (Wouldn’t that be amazing!!)

Thank you all for being so helpful!!
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The discussion revolves around recommendations for novels set in Thailand, with a particular interest in historical and love stories similar to 'Outlander.' Suggested titles include 'Then Start Again,' 'Private Dancer,' 'My Pen Rai Means Nevermind,' 'Four Reigns,' and 'Memoirs of a Bangkok Warrior.' Other comments reference various notable themes in Thai literature.
Bella **********
Queen Mussuri of Langkawai beach... in the south of Thailand.
John *********
Rotting in the Bangkok Hilton?
Jonathan *******
Four Reigns may be of interest to you

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Peter ****************
Memoirs of a Bangkok warrior
Terary **********
I don't per se, However, I have always wanted to read about

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As you walking around Thailand you will see several depictions
Garrett ***********
Novels? Like, reading? People still read?
Sara *****
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@Garrett **********
I try… lol
Carrie **********
My Pen Rai Means Nevermind.
Sara *****
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@Carrie *********
thank you! Sounds interesting
Carrie **********
It was written in the 1960s, I think, by the wife of a government official (both were American) and she began teaching at Chula. Just a really perceptive account of Thailand and its people.
Mark **********
Private Dancer is a good read
Kai *********
@Collin ********
Plenty good ones.
Collin *********
@Kai ********
: Thank you for that, Kai.
Peter *******************
1) In my Grandmother’s House

2) The Southern Masters
Zoë *****
The beach! Surely ...
David ********
Then Start Again by Gibson Dickie has Thai characters and references to Hua Hin.
Sara *****
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@David *******
thank you!
David ********
@Sara ****
. My pleasure. It is a sequel to 'Count To Ten' but also stands alone.
Darren *******
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