Thais in Los Angeles

by Chanchanit Martorell, Beatrice 'Tippe' Morlan, Beatrice "Tippe" Morlan

Book Overview

Los Angeles is home to the largest Thai population outside of Thailand. With a relatively recent history of immigration to the United States dating to 1965, reports estimate that 80,000 Thais make their home in Southern California. In spite of its brief history in the United States, the Thai community in Los Angeles has already left its mark on the city. While the proliferation of Thai-owned businesses and shops has converted East Hollywood and some...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738581844
• ISBN13: 9780738581842
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.1"