The Man from Bangkok: San Francisco’s Culture in the 1960s, by ‘Rong Wongsawan

Course Dates:

September 20, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Man from Bangkok: San Francisco’s Culture in the 1960s, by ‘Rong Wongsawan

Presenter: Dr. Tony Waters

Location: Tune In Garden

This class and book launch will be held at the home of Rong Wongsuwan, Tune In Garden in Mae Rim, Pong Yaeng. LLL participants will have an opportunity to learn about the life and writing of the Thai author Rong Wongsuwan. Dr. Tony Waters will also talk about his recent English translation of one of Rong’s short stories that is being released as a book by White Lotus Press in August: The Man from Bangkok: San Francisco’s Culture in the 1960’s. Also present for this class will be Rong’s wife, Malee, who was very important to Rong’s work, and now operates a Michelin star restaurant located at their home. A special lunch at Tune In Garden will be included with this program.

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