The Rough Guide to Bangkok 4

by Lucy Ridout, Paul Gray

The Rough Guide to Bangkok is your essential handbook to this dynamic and intriguing city. From the royal temples and palaces of Ratanakos to the vibrant weekend market at Chatuchak, the 24-page, full-colour introduction pinpoints all of the city''s highlights. 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 up-to-date information on excursions around the city, including trips to the grandiose ruins of Ayutthaya and the war sights along the River Kwai. The guide takes a detailed look at Bangkok''s culture and history and comes complete with easy-to-read maps and plans for every district. The Rough Guide to Bangkok is like having a local friend plan your trip.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Barrie Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rough Guides - always reliable, always give a comprehensive view of an area, city, country, whatever. Well set out. Easy to find places. We use them often, and found this one gave good background information with regard to the areas, sites, etc. visited. Yes - the floating markets are very touristy, as the book had warned us; yes, a speed boat was a good way to approach the bridge over the River Kwai; yes, the temples were a 'must see', and so on. The whole series of Rough Guides is reliable and useful. However, if you are simply looking for a beach........

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-organized and detailed. I enjoyed reading the stories behind each destination.
As a summary, the authors recommend traveling by boat to some tourist spots. They give decent advice on what to avoid for security and legal matters. The most helpful tips for clueless "farangs" would probably be about the routes and the basic things about their language and culture found at the last pages.