{"product_id":"book-y9ay","title":"Phu Dee : The Noble Within","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhu Dee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(ผู้ดี) : The Noble Within\u003c\/strong\u003e, authored by \u003cstrong\u003eDokmai Sod (ดอกไม้สด)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pseudonym of \u003cstrong\u003eM.L. Bubpha Nimmanhaeminda\u003c\/strong\u003e. The novel was written in 1937 (2480 B.E.) during an era marked by profound social transformation and shifting class structures in Thai society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work was created to offer the authentic meaning of the term \u003cem\u003ePhu Dee\u003c\/em\u003e, challenging the contemporary view that defined the term solely by \u003cstrong\u003ewealth, high social status, or high birth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, Dokmai Sod posits that a true \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhu Dee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis defined by their conduct, demeanor, and character\u003c\/strong\u003e. This includes exhibiting \u003cstrong\u003egood behavior in body, speech, and mind\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining one's honor, practicing patience and self-control, and showing compassion (metta-dhamma) to others. A true \u003cem\u003ePhu Dee\u003c\/em\u003e is also described as one who knows how to sacrifice, is not greedy (\u003cem\u003emakk dai\u003c\/em\u003e), and is capable of forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows \u003cstrong\u003eWimol (วิมล)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the daughter of Phraya Amonrat, who must face a test of her true character when her father dies and leaves behind little wealth. The novel is recognized for its didactic quality, with the author often regarded as a \u003cstrong\u003e\"preacher outside the pulpit\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003enak thet nok thammard\u003c\/em\u003e) for prominently featuring moral teachings and the concept that virtue triumphs over evil. The Ministry of Education has selected \u003cem\u003ePhu Dee\u003c\/em\u003e as supplementary reading material for secondary students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis audiobook performance was created and narrated by Thanthita Lerttaraseth. The underlying literary work is in the public domain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50383567388976,"sku":"BDy9ay","price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/y9ay-cover.jpg?v=1765531033","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-y9ay","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}