The Rough Guide to Thailand 6

by Paul Gray, Lucy Ridout

The Rough Guide to Thailand is the most accessible handbook to this beautiful and intriguing country. From Bangkok''s vibrant night markets to stunning island beaches, the 24-page, full-colour introduction pinpoints all of the country''s highlights. This new edition also features four brand-new, full-colour Thai Food , Loy Krathong Festival of Light , Thai Temples and Thai Films . There are details of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus a new ''Authors'' Picks'' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of expert advice on a range of activities, from trekking and scuba-diving to cookery courses and spa treatments. The guide also takes a detailed look at Thailand''s history, culture, religion and wildlife and comes complete with easy-to-read maps for every region.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Asia

944 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty decent guidebook that covers much of Thailand's attractions. I even carried it to Laos because it provides useful details on how to cross the Thai - Lao border at Nong Khai into Vientiane. Unfortunately it doesn't have info on crossing the Thai - Malaysian border at Padang besar so for that I'm deducting half a star.

Another half star deducted for not covering great attractions in Bangkok such as Pratunam market and Little Arab (Nana) which happily for me were suggested by Bangkokian friends. And what curious places they are!

Also, wish the maps would be printed within the pages on slightly thicker glossier paper so they could withstand extra abuse (scribbling etc).

But overall this book is great for a trip across Thailand especially if used together with Nancy Chandler's famous maps. Bonus marks for the back section that covers history + geography of Thailand. Informative read for long bus/train journeys.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed informative book used to move round Thailand in 2011.

[Belinda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not enough detail on places I was in & opinions I didn't need - stick to the facts!

[Andrei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely comprehensive.