PATRONS OF THE SIAM SOCIETY
Patron Hi s Majesty King Bhumibol Ad ul yadej
Vice-Patrons Her Majesty Queen Sirikit His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Yajiralongkorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhi was Rajanagarinda
Honorary President Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Yadhana Krom Luang Naradhi was Rajanagarinda
Honorary Vice-Presidents Her Majesty Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan Mom Kobkaew Abhakara na Ayud hya
COUNCIL OF THE SIAM SOCIETY, 2006-2008
President Mr. Athueck Asvanund
Vice- Presidents Thanphuying Putrie Viravaidya M rs. Bilaibhan Sampatisiri
Leader, Natural History Section Dr. Weerachai Nanakorn
Honorary Secretary Mr. Barent Springsted Honorary Treasurer Mr. Suraya Supanwanich Honorary Librarian Ms. Anne Sutherland Honorary Editor, JSS (Acting) Dr. Dhiravat na Pombejra Honorary Editor, NHB (A cting) Prof. Dr. Warren Y. Brockelman
Members of Council Ms. E il een Deeley Mr. James P. Rooney Mr. Paul Russell Mr. Smitthi Siribhadra Mr. Susan M . Sutton Dr. Karl E. Weber Mr. Paravi Wongchirachai
COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF NATURAL HISTORY SECTION Leader: Dr. Weerachai Nanakorn
Members: Dr. Sompoad Srikosamatara Mr. Thawatchai Wongprasert Mr. Yarawuth Suteethorn Dr. Thosaporn Wongratana Dr. Chari t Tingsabadh Advisors: Dr. Warren Y. Brockelm an Secretary: Mr. Euayporn Kerdchouay CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT IN THAILAND
Papers presented by more than 30 Thai and foreign scholars during an international symposium entitled "Culture and Environment in Thail and: The Dynamics of a Complex Relationship" sponsored by the Siam Society in Bangkok and Chiang Mai in August 1987. Sections are devoted to: The Thai Biosphere, Historical Variations of the Culture-Environ ment Relationship, the Thai Intell ectual Heritage, Technology and Economic Institutions, Human Settlements, Thai Organi zational Patterns, and Regional Perspectives. Price: local, 150 baht; overseas, U.S. $8.00 surface mail , $13.00 airmail.
SYMPOSIUM ON ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE WITH EMPHASIS ON URBAN ISSUES
Papers presented by about 30 scholars at a symposium held in Chiang Mai, 20-23 February 1992, dealing with diverse aspects of the urban environment in Asia. Topi cs cov ered include natural resources and pollution, economics of urban living, precautionary and preventive measures, communication, quality of life and special country reports. Price: lo cal, 500 baht; overseas, U.S . $25.00 postage included.
THE SINGING APE: A JOURNEY TO THE JUNGLES OF THAILAND by Jeremy and Patricia Raemaekers
The exciting personal diary of two scienti sts who lived in the forest ofKhao Yai Park while studying the behav ior of a gibbon family group. Price: local, 150 baht; overseas, U.S. $8.00 suface mail.
Members of the Siam Society are entitled to a di scount of 20% on all of the above publications. Order from the Publications Coordinator, The Siam Society, 131 Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit 21 , Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
GARDENING IN BANGKOK by Pimsai Amranand and William Warren Ph otographs by Ping Amranand
A new printing of M.R. Pimsai's pioneering work, designed " ... to assist Bangkok gardeners in a practical way." William Warren has brought this classic up-to-date, whil e retaining M.R. Pimsai's unique voice, descri bed by John Blofeld as " .. . vivid, natural, and compelling-a style based on the principle that peopl e should write very much as they ta lk" (from the Preface). Ping Amranand 's photographs have been re-edited and integrated with the text in this printing. Includes a new, comprehensive index. Soft cover, 240 pp. , 136 photos.
In Thailand: Non-member ~: 990 baht; members: 890 baht; (for delivery by mail , add 50 baht) To other addresses (surface postage included): non- members: US $48.00; members: us $42.00