Thailand: the Land of Smiles

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Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

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Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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It is called the Land of Smiles because you will have a hard time finding an angry person in Thailand. What you will find: intriguing temples, pristine beaches, statuesque mountains, tasty street food, kick boxing, and domesticated elephants.

Thailand is the only country in southeast Asia to have escaped colonial rule. The Buddhist religion and the monarchy have helped shape its society.

Doug Schneider, our instructor, attended medical school in Thailand. He also played the gongs in a Thai village orchestra.

thailand statues

Recommended reading from the Library: Thailand

The presenter is Doug Schneider, author, St Louis walking tour guide, Scottish country dancer, fan of architecture, Route 66 enthusiast, who graduated from Brown University, one of the eight Ivy League universities, with a Bachelor's in History; and from the University of London with a Master's in Linguistics.

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