Thailand in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

CHECK DESCRIPTION BEFORE SETTING LIVE FOR WEB EXPORT:A double sided, indexed map of Thailand at 1:1, 300, 000 with additional street plans & enlargements of popular destinations. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National & main roads with their route numbers, airports & local ferry routes are clearly marked. It should be noted that petrol station are shown on Ko Samui. National & provincial boundaries are demarcated. In keeping with the publisher ...

Thailand on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from Berndtson, highlighting the country’s 15 top sights, with an enlargement showing road access to & main routes across Bangkok. The whole country is presented in three sections. On one side is the northern half of the country, from the outskirts of Bangkok northwards. On the reverse, the capital & the areas south of it are shown in two panels. All the sections are at the same scale of 1:1, 500, 000 & show the country’s road & rail networks. National parks & other protected areas are prominently marked, with symbols indicating numerous places of interest including archaeological sites, beaches, etc. 15 of the country’s top sites are highlighted, with a separate panel providing brief descriptions. The maps have no geographical coordinates. An enlargement shows the Bangkok area at 1:400, 000. The index of localities

Includes:: separate lists of places of interest, beaches, etc. Also included are graphs showing the country’s climate month by month, plus general tourist information. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Map legend

Includes:: English. All descriptions & general information are in English only.



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This highly acclaimed book, the standard history of Thailand for almost twenty years, has been completely revised, & the author David Wyatt has also added new sections examining the social economic changes that have transformed Thailand since 1980. ...

Waterproof, tear-resistant travel map. The Thailand Adventure Map is combined with a Bangkok Destination City map in this Map Pack bundle. The Thailand map is filled with interesting places to visit throughout this amazing country. From the stunning beaches & the sea stacks of Phang Nga Bay through the bustle of Bangkok to the ancient temples in the north this map covers them all. Combine the Adventure Map of Thailand with a beautifully detailed map of Bangkok & you have the perfect travel companion for your trip to this tropical destination. Scale: 1:1, 325, 000 & 1:14, 300 Flat Size: 959 x 648 mm. ...

Thailand in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

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- Islands & Beaches in the Thematic Destinations series from Footprint; exploring a range of varied worldwide destinations,
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The countries of South-East Asia: Thail&, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar/ Burma, Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore on a map at 1:2, 500, 000 from Marco Polo Publishing with an index which

Includes:: geographical features, three city maps, descriptions of 15 best sights, etc. Coverage extends west to Dhaka to include eastern Bangladesh & the north-eastern states of India. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Relief shading with names of mountain ranges & spot heights, plus graphics for marshlands shows the topography. The map presents the regions` road & rail networks, also indicating local airports & ferry connections. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces & the map also indicates time zone boundaries. Interesting towns or villages & main cultural sights or natural curiosities are prominently highlighted, with 15 best sights cross-referenced to their descriptions in the booklet attached to the map cover. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1°. Multilingual map legend & the descriptions include English. Extensive index is in a separate 47-page booklet attached to the map cover &

Includes:: major sights & topographic features such as rivers, lakes, volcanoes, glaciers, etc; also provided are lists of national parks & World Heritage sites across the whole are of the map. Street plans show central Bangkok, Phnom Penh & Singapore. A fold-out flap in the cover shows for route planning an overview of the whole area covered by the map prominently highlighting main places of interest, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find locations on the main map. Also included are a distance/driving times table & basic driving regulations.



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Thailand at 1:1, 325, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are very prominently highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected minor local roads & tracks. Distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, temples, archaeological remains, beaches & diving sites, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & an extensive index of localities which

Includes:: a separate list of national parks & other protected areas. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the country’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring the country by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep this title in regular stock in its Reise Know-How edition. The NGS versions can be ordered on request.



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This title offers a wonderful collection of fascinating facts, amazing anecdotes, & incredible stories celebrating the unique nature & diversity that is Thail&. Who invented the dish Phad Thai & why? What are the seven characteristics that allow an elephant to be deemed a ”white elephant”? What rights & privileges are prisoners accorded in jail? How much green space is there in Bangkok? What are the top-ten highest grossing Thai films of all-time? ” Thailand at Random” provides answers to these & many other fun & fascinating questions about the country. Complete with illustrations & graphics, this book explores the quirky & mysterious, busts myths, & offers surprising new information about everything Thai, including geography & infrastructure, customs & superstitions, & people & culture. Easy to read, pick up ” Thailand at Random” & gain quick insights into a wonderfully interesting country. ...