The Rough Guide to Thailand

by Paul Gray, Lucy Ridout

"The Rough Guide to Thailand" is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular country. You'll find detailed information on everything from the most stylish bars in Bangkok to diving in Ko Tao. Whether you want to trek in the hills near Chang Mai, explore the temples and waterways of Bangkok, or just relax on an idyllic beach on one of the country's numerous islands, this guide will lead you to the best attractions in Thailand. "The Rough Guide to Thailand" features up-to-date reviews of all the hottest new places to stay from hotels in Thailand to community minded accommodations and tour companies, including Thai homestays. Find the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs in Thailand across every price range giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. You'll find improved coverage of the country's expanding opportunities for adventure travel as well as Thai cooking courses in Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi and Krabi. Explore all corners of Thailand with authoritative background on everything from Thailand's local cuisine to Thailand's beautiful temples relying on comprehensive maps and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Thailand".

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Asia

888 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.