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It's hard to imagine a more knowledgeable & inspiring guide to the vibrant world of Thai street food than internationally renowned chef & Thai food expert David Thompson. Join him on a whirlwind tour of the curry shops & stir-fry stalls of Thailand: afloat on the canals of Bangkok, on the streets & in the markets
- then try your hand at cooking the fast, fresh & irresistible food that sustains a nation. With Earl Carter's photo essays of Thai street life & exquisite food photography, Thai Street Food so effectively captures the atmosphere of Thailand's streets & markets it's as if you were there. The structure follows the sweep of time as day slips into night, & follows the key times when the Thai people flock onto the streets to eat their food
- from Kanom jin Noodles with Fish & Wild Ginger Sauce at noon to delicious Sweet Roast Pork in the late evening. Full of passion & flavour Thai Street Food is a mixture of wonderful atmospheric street photography & simply delicious recipes. Epic & comprehensive in its scope, this is a landmark publication from the westerns world's leading authority on Thai food.

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Thailand at 1:1, 200, 000 on a double-sided bilingual map from the Bangkok based Thinknet, with several enlargements of popular islands, environs of the capital, & main routes, plus an index of sights, a distance table, etc. All place names are given in both Thai & Latin alphabet &, where appropriate, in English. The map divides the country north/south with a tiny overlap between the two sides. Relief shading with altitude colouring shows the topography. Road network is graded according to the numbering system (1 digit highways, etc). Cross-border entry points are prominently marked. Railway lines are easier to seem than on other maps of the country. Towns are classified according to their administrative status & provincial boundaries are marked. The map indicates various places of interest, principally national parks or protected areas, waterfalls & many local lakes or reservoirs. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index lists all locations by names of changwats (administrative provinces) rather than alphabetically. Also provided are:* A large inset showing the Bangkok Expressway & the outer ring road at 1:150, 000 with detailed diagrams of 25 interchanges.* A map of the Udon Ratthaya Expressway & surrounding area, a diagram of the Bangkok
- Chonburi
- Pattaya motorway, plus a table of toll charges on six expressway routes.* An enlargements showing in greater detail the islands of Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, Ko Chang & Samet.* A comprehensive distance table, but arranged by province rather than alphabetically.

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Thailand on a double-sided map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Periplus, with enlargements and/or street plans for Phuket, Ko Samui & Ko Phangan, Central Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket Town, Patong Beach, Karon & Kata Beaches, Northern Samui & Ayuthaya. The country is divided between the two sides of the map, with the bulk of the country with the northern part of the panhandle on one side, & the panhandle itself on the reverse, with an overlap between the two sides. The network of main roads & railways is shown on a base with relief shading/colouring & spot heights for the main peaks. Local airports are marked & main places of interest highlighted, such as beaches, diving sites, nature reserves, & religious & historic sites. The map also shows internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 2 ...

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 highlighting its main places of interest. The map divides the country north/south to provide coverage at 1:900, 000, but with very little 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 ...

Thailand at 1:1, 200, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides Thailand north/south just north of Bangkok, with the southern part shown in two separate panels. Light altitude colouring with contours, peak heights & graphics for mangrove areas presents the country ...

Thailand at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with its smaller size map offering a convenient format for use when travelling. Several insets provide street plans of city centres & enlargements of the most visited islands & other areas. The map divides the country north/south, with Bangkok included on both sides & the panhandle shown in two sections. Vivid relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, presents the topography. National parks & other protected area are highlighted. Road network distinguishes between partially paved roads & cart tracks, & shows distances on main & many secondary routes. Railway lines & local airports are included. Numerous places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thailand Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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