I read yesterday a review in one of the national newspapers of a just-published two-volume translation of this classic Thai tale. Does anyone know whether it is for sale in Chiangmai and, if so, where?

According to Amazon, it's scheduled for release in December, so you'll have to wait a couple of weeks.

Perhaps the best guide to traditional Thai social mores available.

It's available from Suriwong Book Center on Sri Donchai Rd.

MAIN VOLUME

• Vivid and lively translation
• Four hundred line drawings illustrating historical, cultural, and other terms
• Fully annotated with cultural, historical, and textual notes
• Afterword explaining the development of the tale and its literary milieu
  984 (xiv + 970) pp
  394 drawings, 11 diagrams, 12 maps, glossary
  ISBN 978-974-9511-95-4
  USD 60.00, THB 1,500

COMPANION VOLUME

• Alternative texts and episodes not included in main volume
• Prince Damrong's original prefaces in translation
• Comprehensive lists of the flora, fauna, clothing, arms, and food mentioned in the text
  472 (x + 462) pp
  33 drawings, 1 diagram, tables
  ISBN 978-974-9511-96-1
  USD 60.00, THB 1,500

TWO-VOLUME SLIPCASED SET

ISBN 978-974-9511-98-5

USD 100.00, THB 2,700

According to Silworm Books website.

Enjoy!

Thank you CMSanuk. Great first post!!!

Very much in your debt, cmsanuk! Thank you. And thanks too to the others who responded with helpful information and comments.

Picked up a two-volume set today at Suriwong Book Center. There was at least one more set in stock. Thank you again, cmsanuk.

Silkworm Books in Suthep is also advertising this for sale...but has a December date (from an old advert). May be worth giving them a call also if Suriwong is out of stock.

The two volume slipcased set is 2700 baht.

Main volume is 1500 baht, Companion volume 1500 baht.