sinsin2 Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 Complete list of 100 Must-Read Thai Books Note: List includes the title given by the Bangkok Post, a brief description of the work (when available), and the holdings information from UHCARL. Poetry 1. Samakkipet Kamchan (1907) Sophisticated chan-style poetry by modern poet Chit Buratad. Chit Burathat Samakkhiphet kham chan Currently being processed 2. Prachum Klong Lokaniti (1917) Prince Dejadisorn's compilation of klong poems on religious topics. Dechadison, Prince, 1783-1859 Khong lokkanit ASIA PL4206 .D28 3. Mattanaparthar (1923) King Rama VI's translates this tragic-romance about the origins of the rose. King Rama VI Sakuntala; Matthanaphatha; Thao Sanpom; pramuan suphasit Matthanaphatha appears as part of the above compilation. Currently being processed Bot lakhon phut khamchan ruang matthanaphata Currently being processed Mathanaphatha ru tamnan hang dokkulap Currently being processed 4. Klong Glorn Kong Kruu Thep (1942) Chaophraya Thammasakmontri's revised version of this old moral poem. 5. Phra Lor (1953) Prince Narathipprapanpong's version of the classical folk tale. 6. Korbfah Klib Thong (1956) Poetry by female National Artist Ujjeni. Nit Nararak, Utcheni Khop fa klip thong ASIA PL4209 .N53 K3 7. Poetry of Angkarn Kallayanapongsa (1964) The National Artist's first compilation. Angkhan Kanlayanaphong, 1926- Kawi niphon ASIA PL4209 .A53 A17 1979 8. Nirat Nong Khai Laung Pattanapongpakdi's reflection of the bureaucratic system during the reign of King Rama V. Phatthanaphong Phakdi, luang. Nirat Nongkhai ASIA PL4209 .P413 N5 9. Rao Chana Laew Maejar (1974) Poetry by socialist poet Nay Pi. Nai Phi Rao chana laeo mae cha ASIA PL4209 .N25 R3 10. Kawee Kab Karnmuang (1974) Poetry by activist philosopher Jit Pumisak. 11. Poetry of Plueng Wannasri Poems by this respected activist. 12. Jongpen Arthit Muer Uthai Work by the National Artist political poet Taveepvorn. 13. Piengkwarm Kluengwai (1974) The philosophical lessons of nature by the first SEA Write poet, Naowarat Pongpaiboon. Naowarat Phongphaibun. Phiang khwamkhluanwai ASIA PL4209 .N24 P5 1980 Phiang khwamkhluanwai ASIA PL4209 .N24 P5 1990 (In English and Thai) 14. Korbkrung (1971) Work by the pioneering, free verse poet Raj Rangrong. Rattana Yawapraphat Khop krung ASIA PL4209 .R38 K4 Novels 15. Lakorn Haeng Cheewit (1929) The work of royal-blood author M.C. Arkartdamkerng Rabibhat. Akatsadamkoeng Raphiphat, M.C., 1905-1932. Lakhon haeng chiwit ASIA PL4209 .Q34 L3 1962 The circus of life ASIA PL4209 .A37 L3513 1994 16. Karmanit (1930) Classical translation of Buddhist literature by the philosophers Sathirakoses and Nakapratheep. Anuman Rajadhon, Phraya, 1888-1969, Saraprasoet (Tri), Phra, 1889-1945 Anuson ngan phraratchathan phloeng sop Nai Sutham Phattharakhom Mo.Po.Cho., Mo.Wo.Mo., Tho.Cho.Wo. ASIA PL4209 .A64 K15 1990 Kammanit appears as part of this work 17. Damrong Phrathet (1931) Romantic fiction with peace and women's rights themes by Vethang. 18. Nueng Nai Roi (1934) A story of the well-to-do pioneer female novelist Dokmaisod. Dokmai Sot Nung nai roi Currently being processed 19. Bangrachan (1936) Based on Mai Muangderm, the great historical battle between Thailand and Burma. 20. Pol Nikorn Gim-nguan Classical, popular comic fiction by Por Intarapalit. Pricha Inthapalit Ringo sam kloe ASIA PL4209 .P795 R2 Rnam ruang chut samkloe ASIA PL4209 .P795 R81 1970 Ruam chut sam kloe ASIA PL4209 .P795 R83 1961 Samkloe chut wai num ASIA PL4209 .P795 S271970 Sam kloe chuan hua ASIA PL4209 .P795 S31968 21. Puchana Sibthit (1939) Historical romance by Yakob. Yakhop, 1907-1956. Phu chana sip thit ASIA PL4209 .C47 P4 v. 1- 8 22. Peking Nakorn Haeng Kwarmlang (1943) The story of Thai students in China during the revolution by Sod Kuramalohit 23. Ying Kon Chau (1946) Thailand's first protagonist prostitute created by Kor Surangkanang. K. Surangkhanang, 1911- Ying khonchua ASIA THAI 1656 Being re-cataloged The prostitute ASIA PL4209 .K24 Y5613 1994 24. Mueng Nimitr (1948) Utopian ideology by M.R. Nimitmongkol Nawarat. Nimitmongkhon Nawarat, M. R. Muang nimit ASIA PL4209 .N52 M8 25. Pattaya (1951) Social novel satirising the pro-military and socialist movement written under the still anonymous pen-name Daohang. 26. Phaendin Nee Kongkrai (1952) Srirat Sathapanawat's look at corruption and discrimination. Sirat Sathapanawat. Phaendin ni khong khrai ASIA PL4209 .S55 P38 1989 27. Si Phaendin (1954) The life of a court lady by M.R. Kukrit Pramoj. Kukrit Pramoj, M.R. Si phaendin ASIA PL4209 .K84 S5 Four reigns ASIA PL4209 .K8 S513 1981 28. Lae Pai Kangnar (1955) Sriburapa's social comment. Kulap Saipradit, 1905-1973. Lae pai khang na: phak matchim wai ASIA PL4209 .K86 L3 The library does not own a complete set. 29. Pisaj (1957) Seni Saowapong's book on a love tainted by class discrimination. Seni Sauvapong, 1918- Pisat ASIA PL4209 .S394 P57 1981 30. Tung Maharaj (1964) Malai Chupinit's novel based in the South. Malai Chuphinit, 1906-1963. Thung maharat ASIA PL4209.M31 T41 31. Mahabandit Haeng Mitilanakorn (1964) Yaem Prapathong's Buddhist novel. 32. Seplay Boy Chaorai (1969) Acclaimed as Rong Wongsawan's verson of The Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck. 33. Jodmaay Jark Muang Thai (1970) Botan's depiction of the lives of Chinese immigrants. Botan Chotmai chak Muang Thai ASIA PL4209 .B75 C5 Letters from Thailand HMLTN PZ4.B748 Le 1977 Being re-cataloged Letters from Thailand ASIA PL4209 .B6 C5 1982 Briefe aus Thailand ASIA PL4209 .B6 C515 1989 Letters from Thailand ASIA PL4209 .B6 C4 1994 34. Rao Likit Bon Lumsop Vasitthi Ror Jantapimpa's romance set during World War II. 35. Sang Cheewit Luang Vijitwatakarn's novel about a man trying to make a name for himself. 36. Maesai Sa-uen (1971) Or Chaiworasilp's work about a northern woman's life. 37. Khao Chue Karn (1971) Suwannee Sukhontha's tragedy about a doctor's fight against corruption. Suwanni Sukhontha, 1932-1984 Khao chu Kan ASIA PL4209 .S89 K3 38. Tawan Tokdin (1972) Krisna Asoksin's novel on government corruption. 39. Soythong (1974) Nimit Poonthavorn's novel discovers the significance of life with the help of a pigeon. 40. Piurab Daeng (1974) Suwat Woradilok's take on the life of a Thai seeking political refuge in China. Suwat Woradilok. Phirap daeng ASIA PL4209 .S9 P47 41. Luuk Isan (1976) Kampoon Boontawee classic on the lives of Isan villagers. 42. Sritanonchai Revised version of the centuries-old tales of a tricky old man. Short Stories 43. Nor Mor Sor's Nitarn Vetal (1918) Translated from Indian literature. No. Mo. So., 1877-1945. Nithan wetan ASIA PL4209 .P55 N8 1963 44. Manas Janyong's Jabtaay Manat Chanyong, 1907-1965. Chap tai ASIA PL4209 .M33 C4 45. Por Buranapakorn's short stories. 46. Sor Thammayo's short stories. So Thammayot, 1913-1952 Elaen Balong lae ruang san thi san laeo This compilation contains some but not all of the recommended stories. Currently being processed 47. Tanom Mahapaoraya's Plaay Maliwan and other short stories. 48. Jantri Siribunrod's Pudab Duang Arthit and other science fiction. 49. Isara Amantakul's Yuk Tamin short stories. 50. Arjin Panjapan's Muang Rae A set of short stories about miners' lives. 51. Loa Kam Hom's Fah Bor Kan and other stories. Khamsing, Srinawk (Lao Khamhom), 1930- Fa bo kan ASIA PL4209 .K49 F3 1979 Being re-cataloged Lao Khamhxom Fa bo kan ASIA PL4209 .L49 F3 Being re-cataloged 52. Dr Saneur Intarasuksri's Puernkao. Sanoe Intharasuksi Chut phuan nakrian kao "phuan kao" Currently being processed 53. Witayakorn Chiengkul's Chanjueng Mahar Kwarm Maay 54. Humourist's humourous short stories. 55. Nikom Rayawa's Kon Bon Tonmai and other short stories. Nikhom Raiyawa Khon bon tonmai ASIA PL4209 .N464 K46 1984 History 56. Prawat Khotmai Thai The history of Thai law by Belgian lawyer Ror Langat. Langgard, R Prawattisat kotmai Thai: kotmai ekkachon ASIA CLOSED KQB .T5 L363 1935 57. Nitarn Borankadee History and archaeology stories by Prince Damrongrajanuparb. Damrongrachanuphap, Prince, son of Mongkut, King of Siam,1862-1943. Nithan borankhadi ASIA PL4209 .D3 N58 Nithan boran khadi: bang ruang ASIA PL4209 .D3 N59 1966 Nithan boran khadi ASIA PL4209 .D3 N58 1968 Nithan borannakhadi ASIA PZA 95B03.01 Being re-cataloged Nithan borannakhadi ASIA PZA 920902.85 Being re-cataloged 58. Chao Cheewit Stories of the Chakri dynasty by Prince Julakrabongse. Chula Chakrabongse, Prince, 1908-1963. Chao chiwit ASIA DS578 .C48 1962 59. Chome Nar Sakdina Thai Jit Pumisak's book about Thai feuds. Somsamai Sisutphan. (Chit Phumisak) Chomna khong sakdina Thai nai patchuban ASIA DS571 .C5422 1996 The real face of Thai feudalism today (Appears as a part of Thai Radical Discourse) ASIA DS568 .R49 1987 60. Sangkom Thai Nai Samai Ton Ratanakosin 1782 to 1873 Urban anthropologist Akin Rapeepat's look at early Bangkok society. Akin Rabibhadana, M.R. The organization of Thai society in the early Bangkok period, 1782-1873. ASIA HN750.5 .A8 A63 ASIA HN750.5 .A8 A63 1996 61. Kabot Ros Sor 130 (1960) Rien Srichand and Netr Poonvivat look at a failed revolution during the period of absolute monarchy. Rian Sichan, Net Phunwiwat Kabot ro.so 130 (kan patthiwat khrang raek khong Thai) ASIA DS585 .R56 1976 62. Sarn Thai Nai Adeet The history of the Thai court system courtesy of self-taught historian Prayut Sitthipat. 63. Prawatsart Thai Samai 1809 to 1910 Darn Settakit Lae Darn Sangkom (1974) Self-taught researcher Chai Ruensilp looks at the economic and social aspects of Thailand in days past. Chai Ruangsin. Prawatsat Thai samai, 2352-2453 ASIA DS578 .C417 Being re-cataloged; Library does not own full set. Prawat sat Thai samai, 2352-2453 ASIA DS578 .C417 1976 Being re-cataloged; Library does not own full set. Religion/Philosophy 64. Phra Prawat Traslao (1924) Supreme Patriarch Prince Vajirayarn Varoros on court and monk life. Wachirayanawarorot, Prince, son of Mongkut, King of Siam, Supreme Patriarch, 1860-1921. Phraprawat trat lao ASIA BL1473 .W3 A3 65. Panyawiwat (1952) Samak Burawat's book on intellectual evolution. 66. Phra Trai Pidok Chabab Pracharchon (1958) Sucheep Punyanuparb's book is a digest version of holy Buddhist scriptures. Suchip Punyanuphap Phratraipidok chabap samrap prachachon ASIA BQ1138 .S83 1983 67. Puttatham (1971) Phra Dhammapidok's book on Buddhism. Phra Thepwethi (Phra Prayudh Payutto) Phutthatham ASIA BQ4018 .T4 P48 Phutthatham: chabap prapprung lae khayai khwam ASIA BQ4165 .P4758 1986 Buddhadhamma: natural laws and values for life (English) ASIA BQ4150 .P46813 1995 68. Itappajjaiyatar (1973) Buddhadasa Bhikku writes of his Buddhist philosophy. Literary/Language 69. Wannakadee Lae Wannakadee Vijarn (1943) By pioneer literature expert Vit Siwasiriyanond. Wit Siwasariyanon, 1913- Wannakhadi lae wannakhadi wichan ASIA PN45 .W58 1961 Wannakhadi lae wannakhadi wichan ASIA PN45 .W59 1975 70. Pratimakham Thai (1947) Silpa Bhirasri's book on Thai sculpture. 71. Vittaya Wannakam (1963) Prince Narathippongprapan's look at literature and linguistics. Narathip Phongpraphan, Prince, 1891- Witthaya wannakam Currently being processed Witthaya saranukrom ASIA H49 .N37 Uncertain if this is the same book. 72. Oe War Arna Pracharrat Sanit Chareonrat's record of the journalism and social circles of the 1940s. 73. Kwarm-ngarm Kong Silapa Thai (1967) Nor Na Parknam's book on Thai art. No. Na Paknam, 1928- Khwamngam khong sinlapa Thai ASIA N7321 .N12 74. Pasar Khotmai Thai (1968) Thanin Kraivichien's fascinating book on the language of Thai law. Thanin Kraiwichian Phasa kotmai Thai ASIA K.T4 .T367P4 Phasa kotmai Thai Currently being processed 75. Wannasarn Samnuek Compilation of literary criticism by Supar Sirimanond. Supha Sirimanon Wannasan samnuk: khwamsamnuk nai itthiphon susan khong nangsu ASIA PL4200 .S96 1986 v. 1 ASIA PL4200 .S96 1986 v. 2 76. Wanwaitayakorn Chabab Wannakadee Vijarn (1971) Comparative literature by Chetana Nagavajara and M.L. Boonlua Dhebbayasuwan. Chettana Nakwatchara; Bunlua Thepphayasuwan, M. L., Wanwaithaykon: Chumnum botkhwam thang wichakan chabap wannakhadi Currently being processed 77. Saeng Arun 2 (1979) Compilation of architecture articles by Saengarun Ratanakasikorn. Saengarun Rattakasikon Saengarun 2 ASIA NA7435 .A1 S24 1980 Sociology/Anthropology 78. Praraja Pithi Sibsong Duen (1911) King Rama V chronicles the traditional, monthly royal customs. Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, 1853-1910. Phraratchaphithi sipsong duan ASIA GT5390 .C57 1963 79. Sarn Somdej Compilation of correspondence between Prince Damrongrajanuparb and Prince Naritsaranuwattivong on cultural subjects. Naritsaranuwattiwong, Prince, son of Mongkut, King of Siam, 1863-1947 San somdet ASIA DS568 .N37 This title contains 27 volumes San somdet ASIA DS568 .N372 San somdet ASIA DS578.3 .N358 1991 San Somdet: chabap thi yang mai khoei phim Pho. So. 2475 ASIA DS578.3 .N36 1990 80. 30 Chart Nai Chiang Rai (1950) A look at northern minorities by Boonchauy Srisawad. 81. Thienwan (1952) Sa-ngob Suriyin's biography of the pioneering Thai modern thinker. Sangop Suriyin Thianwan ASIA HN700.55 .A8 S364 1967 82. Kale Marntai (1961) Anthropological linguistics by Banchob Pantumethar. 83. Parata Vittaya (1967) Karuna and Ruengurai Kusalasai's look at India. 84. Fuen Kwarm Lang (1968) Phraya Anumarnrajathon's examination of cultural and social subjects. Anuman Rajadhon, Phraya, 1888-1969. Fun khwamlang ASIA DS570.6 .A58 1969-70 85. Nitran Chao Rai (1972) Sawad Chantani provides miscellaneous titbits about social history. 86. Kwarmpenmar Kong Kam Siam, Thai, Laos Lae Kom lae Laksana Thang Sangkom Kong Chue Chonchart Jit Pumisak's look at the origins of language in Thailand and its neighbours. Chit Phumisak Khwampenma khong kham Sayam Thai Lao lae Khom la ASIA PL4200 .C43 1976 87. Autobiography of Mom Sripromma Kridakorn (1979) The memoirs of this distinguished modern woman. Siphromma Kritdakon, Mom, 1888-1978 Attachiqaprawat Mom Siphromma Kritdakon: phrom duai khamsamphat lae ruang withi thanom raksa ahan Currently being processed The autobiography of Lady Siphroma Kridakon Currently being processed 88. 80 Pee Nai Cheewit Kong Karpachao Autobiography by this thinker and cultural expert. Economics/Politics 89. Sapayasart (1911) The Kingdom's first book on Economics courtesy of Phraya Suriyanuwat. Suriyanuwat, phraya Sap sat ASIA HG1300.5 .S95 1975 90. Buenglang Karn Patiwat 2475 (1941) Kularb Saypradit highlights the start of democracy. 91. Thai Kab Songkram Loke Krangthee Song (1966) Thailand and the Second World War as told by Direk Chaiyanam. Direck Jayanama, 1905-1967. Siam and World War II (Thai kap songkhram lok khrang thi song) ASIA DS578.32 .D57 A313 1978 92. Santiprachartham (1973) A compilation of social comments by Pauy Ungphakorn. 93. Har Pee Parithat (1973) A compilation of editorial articles written by Sangkomsart Parithat magazine editor Sulak Sivaraksa. Sulak Sivaraksa Ha pi chak parithat ASIA HN750.5 .S74 94. Kwarmpen Anijjang Kong Sangkom Social comments by Pridi Banomyong. 95. Tarn Pridi (1974) Duen Bunnag profiles Thai statesman and ideologist Pridi Banomyong. Duan Bunnak Than Pridi rattha-burut awuso ASIA DS578.32 .P74 D83 1974 ASIA DS578.32 .P74 D83 1957 96. Wan Mahapiti A special publication by the Students' Association of Thammasat University to commemorate the events of October 14, 1973. Students' Association of Thammasat University Wan mahapiti ASIA DS586 .W35 Science/Natural Science 97. Nangsue Sadaeng Kitjanukit (1867) Thailand's first natural science book by Choapraya Tiparkorawong. 98. Paetsart Songkrao Pioneering traditional medicine text book. 99. Thammachart Narnar Sat (1961) A wealth of zoological knowledge by Boonsong Lekakul. 100. Kabuankarn Kawe Jon A series of Prayoon Chanyawong's illustrated newspaper columns from 1976 to 1978. Topics include plants, food and daily life-related science. Prayun Chanyawong Khabuankan kae chon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeng bireley Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 fascinating, what issue is this in? db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Have any of these got English Translations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Hi, If this is the one I think it is, it does: "41. Luuk Isan (1976) Kampoon Boontawee classic on the lives of Isan villagers." I think I read it a long time ago, in English. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Google never fails...... http://www.hawaii.edu/asiaref/seasia/100thaibooks/list.html .... preliminarily published in an article in the March 14, 1998 edition of the Bangkok Post entitled "Doing Things by the Book"........ The Article: http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/clp/thai/100ThaiBooks.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Do you know of Farang writing paperbacks. easy read for beach ? All about Thailand..novels etc etc. Have just read good book on Cambodia by Amit Gilboa. All about sex and Ganja. Very good read. People in this country have had bad time. Good place for ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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