Egypt in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Bangkok in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Tourists come to Bangkok for many reasons: a night of love, a stay in a luxury hotel, or simply to disappear for a while. ...

Bangkok in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Bangkok in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Cosmopolitan Bangkok blends evocative street markets with glitzy modern malls, Buddhist philosophy with animism, & traditional reserve with lashings of fun. Explore Bangkok is a brand new guide & the ideal pocket companion when discovering the city: a full-colour guide containing 18 easy-to-follow routes, taking in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (containing Thailand`s most revered religious artefact) & Wat Arun (one of the city`s most important temples) to the backpacker hub of Khao San Road & the Bridge on the River Kwai. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Bangkok`s varied dining scene, abundant shopping opportunities, famed nightlife & key historical dates. Each route guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map & authentic places to eat & drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide & a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Bangkok will help you discover the very best of this effervescent Thai city. ...

Bangkok in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Bangkok in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Bangkok will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there`s even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You`ll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Bangkok & its free pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Bangkok
- showing you what others only tell you. Ed. September 2014.


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Bangkok at 1:9, 000 on a large street plan from Freytag & Berndt, with very clear presentation of the city’s network of expressways & main traffic routes. Numerous places of interest & facilities are highlighted. The plan covers central Bangkok & the adjoining districts, extending north to include Bang Phlat, Dusit & Phayathai; east to Huai Khwang & Khlong Toei; south to Yan Nawa & Bang Kholaem; & west to Bangkok Yai & Bangkok Noi. Names of various districts are prominently shown. Metro & skytrain stations, local railway stations & ferry connections on the Chao Phraya River are clearly marked. Numerous places of interest, public buildings & various facilities are highlighted, including temples, markets & shopping centres, etc. All place names are shown only transliterated. Street index is on the reverse side. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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