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10 Famous Thais and Their Recommended Books: From Politics to Film and Literature

Ten prominent Thais and their preferred books:
1.

Srettha Thavisin (Thailand's 30th prime minister) - "Amidst the New World Order" by Piti Srisangnam

2.

Chadchart Sittipunt (Governor of Bangkok) - "Think Again" by Adam Grant

3.

Abhisit Vejjajiva (Thailand's 27th prime minister) - "Animal Farm" by George Orwell

4.

Thaksin Shinawatra (Thailand's 27th prime minister) - "Capitalism, Magic Thailand" by Peter A Jackson

5.

Somchai Wongsawat (former prime minister) - "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu

6.

Prawit Wongsuwon (deputy prime minister) - "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

7.

Yingluck Shinawatra (former prime minister) - "Good to Great" by Jim Collins

8.

Thanawat Wongchai (businessman) - "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries

9.

Nipon Poapongsakorn (actor) - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

10.

Apichatpong Weerasethakul (filmmaker) - "The Stranger" by Albert Camus.

These individuals find inspiration, knowledge, and enjoyment in various books, reflecting their diverse interests and backgrounds.

This text features summaries of ten individuals, each with Thai or Thai-connected backgrounds, and their connections to various books.

Here's a brief summary of each:

1.

Pita Limjaroenrat: Former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, discussed in Anne Applebaum's "Twilight of Democracy," which explores the global threat to democratic institutions.

2.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Leader of Thailand's Pheu Thai Party, mentioned in Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money," which offers insights into money, wealth, and financial independence.

3.

Nonzee Nimibutr: Thai film director known for Nang Nak, Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters.

He is connected to "Handbook for Mankind" by Buddhadasa, which provides spiritual guidance for living a good life.

4.

Intira Jaroenpura: Star of the Thai film Nang Nak, featured in Chart Korbjitti's "The Judgement," which explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption.

5.

Supassra Thanachat: Actress from the Thai series Hormones, connected to "My Sweet Orange Tree" by Jose Mauro de Vasconcelos, a Brazilian novel about love, friendship, and growing up.

6.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit: Chairman of Thailand's Progressive Movement, compared to Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," a novel about standing up for justice and equality.
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