"Mad about The Mekhong" by John Keay.

If you like learning about the history of this region written in a fairly easy-to-read, stimulating way, this book may be of great interest to you. It was published in 2005. I really enjoyed it.

I like history and it sounds interesting. Is this book well documented with references or is it written as what the author knows to be true. I am always looking to improve my knowledge about Issan and Siam.

Can it be bought in Thailand?

I agree..read it 2 years ago.. entertaining, enlightening,informative and educationally sound

John Keay's website is here

http://johnkeay.com/books.shtml

www.asiabooks.com has it.

MAD ABOUT THE MEKONG

Author : KEAY, JOHN

ISBN : 9780007111152

Publisher : HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS UK (GBP)

Size(WxH) : 128.02 x 196.09 x 23.88

Weight : 0.16 Kg

Binding : PAPERBACK

Number of Pages : -

Category : LIVING & CULTURE

Available Status : Available in Asia Books/Bookazine

Copyrights Year :

Price : THB 495.00 US$ 14.88

Check your local branch for it, and if not there, ask that they order it up, usually takes 3-5 days.

They have a whole lot more branches these days than I'd realized!!

http://www.asiabooks.com/store/maps.asp

Mac