Thailand in the Berlitz Handbook series; comprising a range of guides providing comprehensive information on a range of international countries. Each guide is arranged by region, with individual sections on notable cities & towns in the area, in addition to ...

Thailand Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce 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. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Journalist & Bangkok resident Suzanne Nam knows the best ways to experience Thail&, from diving in the clear azure waters off the Andaman coast to exploring 13th century Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai. Suzanne offers unique trip strategies, such as Touring the Temples & Five Stars at Two-Star Prices that enable any traveler to enjoy all that Thailand has to offer. Including expert advice on shopping at Bangkok's vibrant street markets, isl&-hopping around Koh Samui, & visiting National Parks, Moon Thailand gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

Thailand Handy Atlas from Thinknet, in an 18 x 25cm paperback format, with mapping of the whole country at 1:1, 000, 000, plus city plans over 70 towns, all with extensive overprint highlighting sights, tourist accommodation, various facilities, etc. Thailand is covered on 21 pages of clear mapping at 1:1, 000, 000 showing the country ...

Road Atlas of Thailand from the Bangkok-based Think Net publishers, combining coverage of the country at 1:1, 200, 000, mapping of Bangkok & the surrounding region as 1:82, 000, Bangkok itself at 1:2, 000, plus over 100 street plans & or enlargements for other locations. All place names are in both Thai & Latin alphabets & where appropriate names of places of interest use English. The whole country is presented on 16 pages showing its road & rail networks at 1:1, 200, 000. The maps highlight numerous places of interest, show driving distances on main & secondary routes plus locations of border crossings, & very clearly indicate page numbers where enlargements and/or street plans can be found. Latitude & longitude are shown by margin ticks at 1º intervals. The index is arranged by province (Changwat) &

Includes:: separate lists of tourist attractions, national parks, islands, temples, waterfalls, checkpoints, etc. Bangkok & the surrounding region are presented in greater detail on 30 pages at 1:82, 000, with downtown Bangkok covered on 12 pages at 1:20, 000. The index section for this part of the atlas lists roads & highways, plus various facilities including selected hotels, markets & department stores, stations, etc. Further street plans & enlargements at various scales also highlight various facilities and/or places of interest. Also provided is a comprehensive distance table, rail network diagram & an Expressway map of the Bangkok area. This 4th edition of the atlas published in 2013 comes with a CD for Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8.PLEASE NOTE: place names on the maps, although clearly legible, are in smaller print size than usually found on maps & atlases.

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Thailand in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. The guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the country. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation, a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map. ...

Thailand on an indexed, double-sided road map from ITMB, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with street plans of central Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Pattaya highlighting main places of interest & selected accommodation. The map divides the country north/south to provide coverage at 1:900, 000, but with no overlap between the two sides. Bangkok is included on the southern half, with coverage of the north starting at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Approx. 40km north of the capital. Elevation colouring with spot heights & graphics for mangrove areas show the topography. National parks & other protected areas are marked. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, plus ferry connections to the islands & local airports. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including temples, archaeological sites, beaches & diving sites, viewpoints, etc. Also shown are the country’s administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map is indexed & has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1º. The map

Includes:: plans of central Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Pattaya highlighting various places of interest, numerous hotels, etc.

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Thailand in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

With an easy-fold, easy-to-use format, Lonely Planet Planning Maps are your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions & themed lists. ...

The Marco Polo Guide to Thailand is the perfect companion for your trip to Thail&, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Thail&. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that’s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven’t bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo’s unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide
- offering a real insight into the destination.

Includes:: special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start – tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car… & much more! The perfect day / perfect route – the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food & drink & much more – plus a phrasebook section. Also

Includes:: a fully indexed street atlas & a pull-out map.





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