The Rough Guide to Thailand (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

by Lucy Ridout (Author), Lucy Ridout (Author), Rough Guides (Author), Paul Gray (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.36

  The Rough Guide to Thailand is the most accessible handbook to this beautiful and intriguing country. From Bangkok's vibrant night markets to stunning island beaches, the 24-page, full-colour introduction pinpoints all of the country's highlights. This new edition also features four brand-new, full-colour inserts: Thai Food, Loy Krathong Festival of Light, Thai Temples and Thai Films. There are details of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus a new 'Authors' Picks' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of expert advice on a range of activities, from trekking and scuba-diving to cookery courses and spa treatments. The guide also takes a detailed look at Thailand's history, culture, religion and wildlife and comes complete with easy-to-read maps for every region.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.36

  The Rough Guide to Thailand is the most discerning and accessible handbook to this intriguing country. A 24-page full colour section introduces the country, its climate, regions and culture and full colour spreads highlight the best of the activities, events and sights. There is evocative coverage of all the sights in opinionated write-ups, including the best beaches and islands, and critical reviews of places to stay, eat and drink. The authors give expert advice on activities ranging from trekking to spa treatments, and from scuba-diving to cookery courses. For every region and town, there are detailed maps, pin-pointing the accommodation and restaurant listings. Finally, in the Contexts section, there is an in-depth discussion of Thailand's history, religion, wildlife, music and cinema.