Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Discover Thailandis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Listen to monks chant in a Bangkok temple, indulge in a beachfront Thai massage on a coral-fringed island, or trek through the jungle to see elephants and gibbons; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Thailand and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Discover Thailand:
- Full-colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, music, architecture, politics, religion, environment, wildlife, cuisine, and more
- Free, convenient pull-out Bangkok map(included in print version), plus over 20 colour local maps
- Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with Kids
- Coverageof Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, Ko Samui, Gulf Coast, Phuket, Andaman Coast, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Thailand,our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.
- Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check outLonely Planet's Thailandguide.
- Looking for a guide to Bangkok or Phuket? Checkout Lonely Planet's Bangkokguide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, orLonely Planet's Pocket BangkokorPocket Phuket,two handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, China Williams, Mark Beales, Tim Bewer, Celeste Brash, Austin Bush, Alan Murphy, and Brandon Presser.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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