Murders in the Market

Name: Murders in the Market
Price: 2.99 EUR
Author: Matt Owens Rees
ISBN: 9781386996279

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Matt Owens Rees

Relay Publishing
Paru le : 04/12/2018

A 6000 word teaser of The Death of a Thai Godfather. It is NOT a spoiler. It just gives enough detail to hopefully whet your appetite to read the full... > Lire la suite

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A 6000 word teaser of The Death of a Thai Godfather. It is NOT a spoiler. It just gives enough detail to hopefully whet your appetite to read the full book of just over 100, 000 words. Technically a work of fiction, the reader may recognise several scenes in the book which have an uncanny resemblance to observed actual mafia activities in Thailand. Real names are not used. Under Thai law, there is no defence against a charge of libel or slander by claimimg you are writing or speaking the truth and can prove it.
If a person can lose Face as a result of your words, you will be found guilty in a court of law. Although Thailand is a constitutioal monarchy, it can appear quite feudal. Hierarchy is important to the Thai. Every Thai knows his or her place in the social order. They accept inequality and the rigid class structure, believing they will be born again in a better position if they do good deeds in this life.
The The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, God made them, high or lowly, And ordered their estate The Death of a Thai Godfather traces a Thai mafia's family from its apparent humble origins to a powerful business conglomerate operating mainly in Thailand but also abroad. There are connections with France and Mexico. We see how they deal with rivals and begin to understand that they are not unlike other businesses.
The Parin family is extremely family oriented and, provided it is shown respect, will always support all members of their extended business family. The unrestricted violence portrayed in films is exaggerated

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Date de parution : 04/12/2018
Editeur : Relay Publishing
ISBN : 978-1-386-99627-9
EAN : 9781386996279
Format : ePub

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Biographie de Matt Owens Rees

My focus group took time to develop but is now paying dividends. I can bounce ideas off Thais from varying social classes. From poor farmers and construction workers to those working in offices and shops. From bankers to well-off business owners. The group includes members of the so-called hi-so elite as well as military and police officers. Interaction sometimes needs to be one-to-one as Thais are cautious expressing their views in front of their other countrymen. To understand Thailand and to integrate better with the Thai people and their culture, it's important to observe and listen rather than doing all the talking oneself.
After all, God gave us two eyes and two ears but only ONE mouth. Through field research and discussions with Thais, either in normal conversation or in the lecture theatre, Matt presents a rich picture of the real Thailand, warts and all. He has written extensively on Thais and Thailand with 20 published books already available in ebook and print format. Despite not being similar in style, his books reflect on some of the observations in "Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind." ln his opinion, the best introductory book on Thais and Thailand.
Written by Carol Hollinger in 1965, its insights are still very revealing and up to date. Sadly, Hollinger passed away at 45 years old before she could see her best- selling book in print. Matt also then lost an opportunity to collaborate with her on a new book on the concept of Face in Thailand. Readers can take a look at all the books written by Matt Owens Rees at www.books2read.com where they can find full details and excerpts for each title, and the opportunity to buy with just one click at the reader's favourite online store.