[klnbgqr]

Gor in Primary 4 with his younger brother

Panrit "Gor" Daoruang is a well-known Thai teenager on the Internet. He has been writing about his life since the age of 12. When he was only 16 years old, he was recruited by the Bangkok Post to write a weekly column. Gor has personally experienced just about every aspect of Thai culture. Now we are pleased to announce that in May 2007, Gor will be publishing his autobiography. It is called "Thailand Life" and has 362 pages with 32 pages of colour photos. Many of them never before seen. The book will be released in Thailand first and then other countries and languages will follow. We will give you more details as soon as it is published. Gor is very excited about this book which will be his first. all proceeds from the sale of this book are being donated to the Educational Fund of Nong Grace.



A picture of Gor when he was 12 years old

[RenyBontes]

Please let me know when the english version is out.

[klnbgqr]

This is the English version. Gor only writes in English. Translations into other languages will be done by other people.



Gor collecting alms from an old lady during the period he was a monk.

[klnbgqr]

Thailand Life by Panrit "Gor" Daoruang
362 pages. 32 pages of colour pictures.
ISBN 978-974-7310-09-2

Panrit "Gor" Daoruang is Thailand's most famous teenager. He writes about his life growing up in Thailand. Gor became famous around the world when he started writing about his life on his website. He then later wrote a weekly column for the Bangkok Post at the tender age of only 16. He writes about every aspect of Thai culture that he has personally experienced. From his own wedding to the birth of his daughter. This book is a must for anyone interested in Thai culture or who are thinking about teaching in Thailand. For the first time ever, here is the story of what Thai teenagers are really up to in their spare time. Not to be missed!

The book includes 32 pages of colour pictures. The author is donating 100% of his fees to a trust fund for the education of his daughter, Nong Grace.

Gor is the founding member of our forums and also webmaster for www.LearningThai.com and www.ThailandLife.com.

The book can be bought at:

http://www.buythaibooks.com

The book is literally hot off the presses. It will be for sale locally at Asia Books and Bookazine in a week or two. We will also be selling it later today at our own Thai site www.PaknamBooks.com. This will be the same price as Asia Books and with free shipping.

We will also be giving away free stickers for everyone who buys at www.BuyThaiBooks.com. More information on this later.

[emexiagog]

I placed my order....... maybe I am first

I could have waited a few weeks when I will be in Bangkok, but I wish to show my support as soon as possible, not something I do enough of.

Thanks Gor and Richard for getting this project completed..... I truly hope that it will be a tremendous success

[klnbgqr]

I placed my order....... maybe I am first

Actually the honours go to Ualan for buying the very first copy of Gor's autobiography. It is not even in the shops yet. I think you bought the fourth copy. I was trying to get them autographed by him today. But, the window in the control room is fixed open only one inch. His book was just a fraction too thick to squeeze through which is a shame. So Gor hasn't actually touched his book yet. I will send it by EMS today. Maybe some customers will get it before him!

Everyone who buys his book from www.BuyThaiBooks.com during the first two months will receive the following stickers for free:



The top one says "we love the king" and the others are "welcome" in Thai.

We will also be entering all the names into a lucky draw. The lucky winner at the end of this month will win a unique watch with Thai numerals:

[kylsq0Ln]

Thanks Richard, Look forward to it (assuming my order worked properly...).

[klnbgqr]

Yes, Nong Grace was just printing your order. She will be going to the post office this afternoon with it. Of course I will go with her as she cannot drive yet!

[kylsq0Ln]

Thanks, Richard, but doesn't Thailand have laws about child labour?

[klnbgqr]

It was difficult to stop her! She wants to "help" with everything.



Here she is proudly promoting her father's book.

[klnbgqr]

Here is a copy of the back cover with press reviews:

[T1ivuQGS]

I just posted my Order today and anxious looking forward of receiving my Copy.

By the way, Nong Grace looks so cute.

I hope that when I come to visit Thailand next time I will find the time to visit you all in Samut Prakan.

Looking forward to it.

[Trercakaressy]

Richard ,once the book is out wondered if you thought of having the book sold in major book stores in the future?

[klnbgqr]

It will be sold in all major book stores soon. It is being distributed at the moment. The publisher says it can take Asia Books two weeks to get it out to all their stores.

[sessoorale]

Hi Richard,
I got the book already... and the stickers. Thanks.
Congrats to Gor. Cute daughter.

[klnbgqr]

Thanks for letting us know. You probably got a copy before Gor did! He has obviously touched the manuscript but not the finished book.

[klnbgqr]

The Thailand Life book is selling well. It is already our bestseller after only a few days. Here are two pictures of Nong Grace "helping" in the book store this afternoon. These are all the books we are sending to the post office today.

[FoetAgerhot46]

Richard. I think you should charge customers a small premium on each book to have it personally dispatched by Miss Grace ! -or maybe "signed " by her in her father's absence

[Drysnyaty]

yes, an autograph by Nong Grace would be nice

[kylsq0Ln]

My copy arrived today. Thanks! No sign of an autograph...

The stickers will be much appreciated here too...