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Western writers in Bangkok: Ian Fleming (and a bit of James Bond too)

By Lung Jan
Posted in Background, Books, Book reviews, Thai books
Tags: Books, Films, Ian Fleming, James Bond Island, Koh Tapu, Schrijvers

July 28, 2024

The filmed introduction of James Bond in 'Dr. No' in 1962 introduced Western cinema audiences to a world that stimulated their imagination and took them to exotic places that most could only dream of at the time: Jamaica, the Bahamas, Istanbul, Hong Kong and, of course, Thailand.

James Bond in Thailand

By Editorial
Posted in thai tips
Tags: James Bond Island, Koh Tapu, Phang Nga

December 24 2023

Thanks in part to the film industry, Thailand has gained fame as a tourist destination. Images of beautiful virgin beaches thrilled the cinema audience. For example, you can book a trip to the 'James Bond Island' in Phuket. Unfortunately, you won't find him there with a beautiful Bond girl by his side.

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Western writers in Bangkok: Ian Fleming (and a bit of James Bond too)

James Bond in Thailand