Bangkok on a double-sided map from Nelles combining an indexed street plan at 1:15, 000 of the city’s central districts with a more general plan of the capital with its outer suburbs presented at 1:75, 000. Both plans highlight numerous places of interest. On one side the main, indexed plan covers the city’s inner districts showing public transport routes: metro & skytrain lines with stations, bus routes with line numbers, & express boat service along the river. Public buildings, including selected hotels, are clearly marked & named, & shopping centres or market streets are indicated. The main centre of tourist accommodation, Banglamphoo
- Khao San Road area, is also shown in greater detail on a small enlargement. On the reverse a more general plan at 1:75, 000 covers the city with its outer suburbs, highlighting main traffic arteries, including access to the international airport. Metro, skytrain & express boat lines are marked, plus the suburban railway lines with station names. In addition to information described above, the plan also gives names of numerous industrial & educational establishments, etc. Also provided are details of Chao Phraya Express Boat services. Map legend

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Bangkok with its outer suburbs & the surrounding area at 1:82, 000 on a road map from the locally based publishers Thinknet. All place names, including sights & facilities highlighted on the map, are in both Thai & Latin alphabet. The map presents the area’s road network in detail, highlighting main routes & clearly showing the interchanges. Railway lines are shown with stations. Boundaries of local administrative units are marked with their names in large, clearly legible print. The plan indicates numerous public buildings, services or facilities & places of interest, all conveniently colour-coded but with their names in very small size print. ...

Laminated & waterproof map for visitors to Bangkok from Borch, highlighting top 30 sights in the city & combining a street plan with a road map of the environs of the capital. The street plan at 1:14, 000 covers the city’s inner districts, extending from the west side of the Mae Nam Chao Phraya River & the Thonburi district to beyond the Chalarm Mahanakhon Expressway & from the National Parliament & University buildings to Taksin Bridge. The map highlights numerous places of interest, temples, selected hotels, metro stations, etc. Street names are in Roman alphabet, with names of main avenues, districts & selected places of interest also shown in Thai script. An inset at 1:6, 000 shows the Wat Phra Kaeo & the Royal Grand Palace area in greater detail. On the reverse is a road map of the city’s environs at 1:100, 000, highlighting main road & motorway routes, numerous temples, etc. Most place names are given in both Roman & Thai alphabets. Both the street plan & the road map are indexed with names of streets/locations & places of interest. Also included is a diagram of the city’s metro lines, a small administrative map of Thail&, & information on the city’s climate. ...

Bangkok City Atlas from the Thai publishers Thinknet, in a handy A5 paperback format, presenting the metropolitan area at 1:70, 000, central Bangkok at 1:15, 000, & main tourist district of the city at more detailed scales. All names, both of streets or districts & in the very extensive overprint highlighting public buildings & institutions, train stations & other transport information, various facilities including hotels, restaurants, banks, etc. are bilingual in Thai & English. More detailed mapping at various scales is provided for the city ...

Bangkok in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Excursions chapter is great for travelers who want to venture from the busy Thai capital & explore quieter places in the region. Contains content written by Environmental expert David Lukas & foodie Austin Bush. Increased coverage of sustainable travel options throughout the guide. Interviews with an eclectic range of locals to capture the diversity of the city. ...

The AA City Map & Mini Guide to Bangkok is a laminated, indexed street plan of Bangkok at Approx. 1:50, 000 scale. The map also

Includes:: information on top tourist attractions & sights, listings of top restaurants, tips on shopping & entertainment venues, & city transport information. Principal streets & roads are marked & named, with main roads highlighted. Parks, lakes & major public buildings are shaded, & symbols show major monuments, historical sights & temples, as well as many of the principal markets & some practical traveller information such as post offices & tourist information centres. City transport services, including the Skytrain routes & stations, railway routes & stations, parking, bus stations & ferry piers are shown. An inset gives a diagrammatic map of the city transport network. The map covers an area of Approx. 20x 19km, Approx. centred on Ratcha Thewi. The multi-lingual legend

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Bangkok in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

Discover one of the world`s greatest cities with the AA`s City Pack Bangkok. The guide

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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. ...