DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer, whether you're traveling to major destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket or want to experience diving in Ko Tao, elephant riding in Chang Mai, or the monuments in Wat Si Chum.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand explores the culture, history, and architecture of this country, accompanied by full-color photographs, 3-D cutaway illustrations, and floor plans of all the must-see sights. You'll find detailed maps, as well as listings of hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment, tours, scenic walks and more.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand truly shows you this beautiful country as no one else can.
Discusses the festivals and holidays of Thailand and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.
| How to Use this Guide | 6 | |
| Introducting Thailand | ||
| Putting Thailand on the Map | 10 | |
| A Portrait of Thailand | 16 | |
| Thailand Through the Year | 44 | |
| The History of Thailand | 48 | |
| Bangkok | ||
| Introducing Bangkok | 68 | |
| Old City | 72 | |
| Chinatown | 90 | |
| Dusit | 96 | |
| Downtown | 106 | |
| Thon Buri | 118 | |
| Farther Afield | 126 | |
| Street Finder | 134 | |
| The Central Plains | ||
| Introducing The Central Plains | 148 | |
| South Central Plains | 154 | |
| North Central Plains | 176 | |
| Northern Thailand | ||
| Introducing Northern Thailand | 194 | |
| Northwest Heartland | 202 | |
| Far North | 228 | |
| Northeast Thailand | ||
| Introducing Northeast Thailand | 252 | |
| Khorat Plateau | 258 | |
| Mekong River Valley | 272 | |
| The Gulf of Thailand | ||
| Introducing the Gulf of Thailand | 296 | |
| Eastern Seaboard | 302 | |
| Western Seaboard | 314 | |
| Southern Thailand | ||
| Introducing Southern Thailand | 334 | |
| Upper Andaman Coast | 342 | |
| Deep South | 364 | |
| Travelers' Needs | ||
| Where To Stay | 382 | |
| Where to Eat | 406 | |
| Shopping in Thailand | 430 | |
| Entertainment in Thailand | 440 | |
| Outdoor Activities & Special Interests | 444 | |
| Survival Guide | ||
| Practical Information | 450 | |
| Travel Information | 466 | |
| General Index | 474 | |
| Acknowledgments | 498 | |
| Phrase Book | 500 |
Anonymous
Posted Fri Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2001
Eyewitness guide to Thailand is great if you are travelling to Bangkok or other major tourist centers around Thailand. Don't count on it for accomodation, although it does give you some good options, but don't leave home without it! The pictures and maps are worth a thousand words.
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Overview
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer, whether you're traveling to major destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket or want to experience diving in Ko Tao, elephant riding in Chang Mai, or the monuments in Wat Si Chum.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand explores the culture, history, and architecture of this country, accompanied by full-color photographs, 3-D cutaway illustrations, and floor plans of all the ...