The Rough Guide to Thailand

by Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to Thailand Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive andentertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to island-hop your waydown the Andaman coast, sample street food at Bangkok's night markets or trekto the hill tribes around Chiang Mai, The Rough Guide to Thailand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout- navigate Bangkok's backstreets and stroll around Krabi town without needing to get online. Stunning images- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Thailand's best sights and experiences Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areascovered include: Bangkok; Chiang Mai; Ko Samui; Ko Pha Ngan; Ko Lanta; Phuket;Ko Phi Phi; Krabi; Ko Tao; Ko Chang; Ko Kood; Ko Samet; Ko Mak; Pai; Ayutthaya;Nakhon Si Thammarat; Nan; Ao Phang Nga. Attractions include: Chatuchak Weekend Market; Jim Thompson's House; Wat Pho; Khmer ruinsat Phimai; Khao Yai National Park; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; The Grand Palace;Wat Phu Tok; The National Museum. Basics- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there,local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, spas and traditional massage, meditation centres and retreats, culture and etiquette, travelling with children, and more. Background information- a contexts chapter devoted to history,religion, art and architecture, flora and fauna, environmental issues, music, hill tribes, film and recommended books, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Thailand. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around theglobe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful,inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We prideourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Asia

800 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Founded in 1982, Rough Guides Ltd is a British publisher of print and digital guide book, phrasebooks and inspirational travel reference books, and a provider of personalised trips. Since November 2017, Rough Guides has been owned by APA Publications UK Ltd, the parent company of Insight Guides.
With the company's personalised trip service encompassing over eighty destinations, and 200 guidebooks covering 180 destinations, Rough Guides is a multi-faceted travel platform, with global sales of 100 million guidebooks since their inception.

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.