This is not just another
pictorial dictionary but an extremely scholarly work deserving of acclamation in this
particular genre. Whether you are a serious advanced student or a professional translator, this work is an invaluable addition to your library.
Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok (the ''Harvard'' of Thailand) was intimately involved in the translation aspect of this book. Over 30,000 cross-referenced entries are listed along with line-drawings covering a vast range of topics ranging from domestic situations, recreation and sports, flora and fauna, industry and manufacturing, science and technology, the arts and much, much more. Moreover, its uniqueness is characterised by the addition of specific information on Thai architecture, Thai Buddhism, and Thai flora and fauna.
ISBN 974-8900-75-4