Bangkok on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a street plan of its central districts, a detailed plan of the Wat Phra Kaeo complex, a road map of the Bangkok area, a diagram of the Sky Train/ Metro network, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is a street plan covering the city’s central district at 1:15, 000. Metro & Sky Train stations are clearly marked. Main public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted & named. The plan is indexed for streets, points of interest & public buildings. Also provided is a detailed plan of the Wat Phra Kaeo area around the Royal Palace, plus a diagram of the metro & Sky Train lines. On the reverse the city’s environs are covered at 1:100, 000, showing access to the airport & highlighting numerous sights. The map is indexed for streets, places/suburbs, & points of interest.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information:*- 26 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Other Places of Interest, More Top Temples, & Shopping & Nightlife, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.- Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telephoning & monthly climate charts. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Beirut in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint’s signature unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. An introductory section introduces the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Essentially a condensed, straight-to-the-point version of their Handbook series. “ Sets the pace for all the rest to follow” Michael Palin ...

Evocative & incisive, Bangkok Found looks deep within traditional culture to discover how Bangkok is like no other contemporary city. It`s the book you read after you`ve seen the temples & enjoyed the nightlife
- & then start to wonder where the mysterious appeal of Bangkok really lies. With wit & a wealth of anecdotes from Kerr`s thirty years of experience in Thail&, Bangkok Found, sequel to his awardwinning Lost Japan, takes you on a journey to the essential & the quirky, the factual & the mythical. In this series of meditations on the city, old culture meets global fusion in the crossroads that is Bangkok.
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Bangkok Handy Atlas from the Thai publishers Thinknet, in an A5 paperback format, presenting the metropolitan area at 1:71, 000, central Bangkok at 1:19, 000, & seven of the city’s most visited areas at various much more detailed scales with manes of individual buildings and/or various facilities. All names, both of streets or districts, buildings & institutions, train stations & other transport information, various facilities including hotels, restaurants, banks, etc. are bilingual in Thai & English. Both the Metropolitan Bangkok section & the more detailed maps of the city’s central districts are annotated with symbols & names of numerous institutions, facilities & places of interest. Street names are in the Thai & Latin alphabet; names of businesses are in Thai & English, as is the map legend. Very extensive index lists streets/roads plus in separate sections hotels, department stores, markets, public transport stations & piers, temples, tourist attractions, etc. More detailed mapping at various scales is provided for the city’s most visited areas: the historic Rattanakosin district further enlargements for the Chinatown (Yaowarat) & for Khaosan Road area, plus Sukhumvit Road, Silom Road, Sian-Ratch Damri area, & the Chatuchak Weekend Market. These maps in addition show bus route numbers & name numerous individual buildings, businesses & institutions; the plan of the Chatuchak Weekend Market indicates what goods are sold in each of its sections. The atlas is fully indexed with additional lists of stations & piers, embassies, hotels & other accommodations, department stores, government institutions, medical & emergency facilities, etc. Also provided are diagrams of metro/skytrain & river ferry services. Also provided is a diagram of the BRT, MRT, rail, river boat, etc network. ...

Bangkok in the City Guide series from Insight provides a detailed exploration of a range of destinations &

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Bangkok in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

Bangkok in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant street plan of Bangkok at 1:15, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with a diagram of the metro network, a road map of the city’s environs, & an index which also lists various facilities & places of interest. The plan covers the city with its suburbs, extending west beyond the expressway network & east to include the districts across the Chao Phraya River. Bus routes are shown with line numbers & where appropriate, the direction. Metro stations are clearly marked & on the river ferry services are shown. For drives the map highlights principal traffic routes across the city, clearly shows the interchanges onto expressways & indicates one way streets. Important buildings are highlighted & named. Names of suburbs or districts are shown in Thai alphabet. Street index on the reverse side

Includes:: separate lists & where appropriate contact details of various places of interest & facilities, such as public transport information, museums & other attractions, recommended shops & shopping centres etc. Also provided is a plan of Bangkok’s metro network, plus a map of Greater Bangkok showing exit routes from the city. Cartography in this title is from the renowned German map publishers Mair Dumont & the multilingual map legend

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Bangkok in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guide starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out & relax, & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The street atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Bangkok on Nancy Chandler`s colourful, h&-drawn map with an 96-page booklet, described by top guidebooks & travel writers as ”the best tourist map of Bangkok”, ”an indispensable guide” & ”the very best resource”. Double-sided, the map is presented as a series of panels covering:- Central Bangkok- Greater Bangkok- Chatuchak Weekend Market Area- Central Shopping Area- Banglampoo: Khao San / Phra Athit- Sukhumvit Road- Chinatown- Suvarnabhumi International Airport The map, now in it`s 26th edition, is accompanied by a 96-page pocket book index including secrets rarely shared with visitors (for example, shops & sales supporting good causes, & dining tips ” For the Sweet Tooth”). Bars are categorized by their crowds for those who want to befriend fun Thais, hang out with other travellers, meet ex-pats, listen to live music, test the local brews, support their rugby team at a sports bar, go pub crawling, or just enjoy a sunset drink atop a quiet riverside guesthouse. Restaurant listings include Nancy`s favourites & contact details; other listings include cooking classes, cinemas, hobbies, spas, sports, supermarkets, etc. ...