Thailand Road Atlas features a general profile of the country, highlights main attractions & tips for the traveller, national & tourist area route planners, climate charts, strip routes for calculating distances & an extensive amount of town centre maps. The atlas is indexed & map scales differ depending on what & where is being shown in its A4 format. Cartography comes second to a focus on a tourist oriented, sight related map. Motorways, national, principal, main, minor, tarred & untarred roads are featured on the map, as are airports & rail lines. Routes of specific scenic interest are in addition highlighted &, where applicable, toll roads & border posts. Any relief shading is of minimal use but some spot heights are provided. Maps show places of accommodation; hotels, camping & caravan sites, places of specific tourist interest such as beaches & sites of natural, historical or cultural importance i.e. National Parks & Reserves or battle sites. Town plans provide more local detail such as the location of churches, hospitals, post offices & parking facilities, & they list main attractions, places of accommodation, events & festivals & give a few useful contacts. ...

The ` Thailand Small Hotels` series recommends to readers small hotels where the number of guestrooms does not exceed 60. The series also places an emphasis the on architectural & interior design of the hotel. We believe that the philosophy of being small means we are able to create an intimate atmosphere & be in touch with the hidden beauty in the comfort & convenience of the accommodation. Furthermore, it also helps visitors to experience the sensual art of local living in order to truly fulfil their holiday experience. Bangkok is known to be a global city, owing to its influence in the fields of art, politics, fashion, education & entertainment. The growth rate of tourists travelling to Bangkok increased to 13.4 million in 2011. Bangkok`s tourists attractions are composed of pleasant sights, distinct art & culture, divine food, gracious architecture, convenient shopping sites, & friendly people. More importantly, Bangkok offers a wide range of accommodation to serve different tastes of travellers. There are an abundance of small hotels with varied styles in Bangkok. In this book, they range in size from 3 rooms to 60, & the styles vary from hip boutique hotels to renovated colonial houses. The hotels` locations are focused in the inner city district & include: Rattanakosin & Thonburi; Silom & Sathorn; Siam, Asoke & Sukhumvit; & Chatuchak & Phayathai. ...

The ` Thailand Small Hotels` series recommends to readers small hotels where the number of guestrooms does not exceed 60. The series also places an emphasis the on architectural & interior design of the hotel. We believe that the philosophy of being small means we are able to create an intimate atmosphere & be in touch with the hidden beauty in the comfort & convenience of the accommodation. Furthermore, it also helps visitors to experience the sensual art of local living in order to truly fulfil their holiday experience. Home of some of the world`s finest tropical natural beauty, Phuket is renowned for its long white sandy beaches, aquamarine water & vibrant local life. The island atracts more than a million holiday makers everty summer. The rise of the tourism industry is reflected in the many kinds of accommodation, ranging from luxury hotels, high-end resorts, affordable bungalows & small boutique hotels.` Thailand Small Hotels: Phuket & Phang Nga`

Includes:: accommodation in the following regions: Maikhao & Nai Ton Beach, Kamala, Pathong, Karon, Phuket Town, Kathu, & Phang Nga & Koh Yao.

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Covers the souther region of Thailand from the Malaysian border to as far north as Prachuap Khiri Khan. As with most maps by this publisher, general relief is portrayed by altitude tinting. Driving distances are marked on main roads, & railways, ferries & airports are marked. Symbols denote temples, caves, waterfalls, springs, tourist resorts & places of interest, industrial sites, power plants & border crossing points. National parks & wildlife sanctuaries are marked, also the provincial & district boundaries. All names on the map are written in Thai as well as English script. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1 ...

Thailand in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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Thailand in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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Thailand in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

Thailand's Beaches & Islands (including full coverage of Bangkok) in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Thailand Beaches & Islands Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...