Full Description
Thailand revels in its highly individual identity, having absorbed Indian, Chinese and Malay influences, but escaped colonization. Written by long-term residents, and loaded with insider advice, etiquette and language know-how, this guide to Bangkok shows you where to eat, shop, stay (from boutique backpacker lodges to luxury hotels), temple-spot and party.
Contents
In contexttoday. Accommodation. Sightseeing: Phra Nakorn; Thonburi, river and canals; Dusit; Chinatown; downtown; suburbs. Eat, drink, shop: restaurants; bars and pubs; markets; shops and services. Arts and entertainment: festivals and events; children; film; galleries; gay and lesbian; mind and body; music; nightlife; performing arts; sport and fitness. Beyond Bangkok: getting started; central plains; eastern Seaboard; Samui Archipelago; the Andaman Coast; Chiang Mai; around Chiang Mai. Directory: getting around; resources A-Z; language.