The Rough Guide to ThailandThe 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-color introduction pinpoints all of the country's highlights. There are details of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus "Authors' Picks" 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. |
Contents
Travel via neighbouring countries 34 | 34 |
Visas 36 | 36 |
Health 38 | 38 |
Getting around 41 | 41 |
Accommodation 50 | 50 |
Food and drink 53 | 53 |
Culture and etiquette 58 | 58 |
Crime safety and the law 60 | 60 |
4 The east coast 427 | 427 |
Isaan 489 | 489 |
the Gulf coast 561 | 561 |
the Andaman coast 643 | 643 |
Thai cuisine colour section following p744 | 745 |
8 The deep south 767 | 767 |
Contexts 791 | 792 |
History 793 | 793 |
The media 64 | 64 |
Festivals 65 | 65 |
Entertainment and sport 67 | 67 |
Spas and traditional massage 70 | 70 |
Meditation centres and retreats 71 | 71 |
Outdoor activities 72 | 72 |
Gay and lesbian Thailand 76 | 76 |
Travelling with children 78 | 78 |
Travel essentials 80 | 80 |
Guide 89 | 90 |
1 Bangkok 91 | 91 |
2 The central plains 211 | 211 |
The wat colour section following p216 | 216 |
3 The north 309 | 309 |
Loy Krathong Festival colour section following p408 ... | 408 |
Thai Buddhism 811 | 811 |
Art and architecture 817 | 817 |
Flora fauna and environmental issues 826 | 826 |
Music 835 | 835 |
The hill tribes 845 | 845 |
Film 851 | 851 |
Books 855 | 855 |
Language 861 | 862 |
Pronunciation 863 | 863 |
General words and phrases 864 | 864 |
Food and drink 867 | 867 |
Glossary 871 | 871 |
Small print Index 875 | 875 |
Common terms and phrases
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