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 Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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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. ...

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. ...

The Bangkok Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open & fold multiple times, whether it`s the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways & byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches & temples, movie theaters, shopping centers & more! This 6th edition

Includes:: maps & plans that are scaled to: City Plans: Central Bangkok 1:15, 000 Greater Bangkok 1:45, 000 Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities & travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series

Includes:: an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore & the `western style` metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach & attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.



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Bangkok in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...