An introduction to all the first things you will encounter in the world's most amazing place … barefoot monks out on dawn alms rounds … brilliantly-colored ancient spirit house shrines … the art of (bad) Thai massage ... spicy saum tum papaya salad & alluring rice whiskey … Thai women vs. Thai rainstorms ... what goes on in Thai Men's rooms … plus his H.M. King Rama IX … & of course, the 711.