Lonely Planet Thailand

by David Eimer, Amy Bensema, Chawadee Nualkhair, Aydan Stuart, Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

Overview

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sinking your toes into the soft white sand of Ko Lipe's Sunrise Beach to slurping boat noodles with locals at food stands in Ayuthaya, and spotting wild elephants on a night safari at Khao Yai National Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Thailand and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and walk through the Buddhas of Wat Pho, explore Chatuchak weekend market, see the three Sukhothai-era cities
• Special features on finding the perfect beach, thai food and nightlife, market shopping explained
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Thai culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Bangkok
• Covers Bangkok & Around, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Northeastern Thailand, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman Coast

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Thailand.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788688888
Publisher:	Lonely Planet
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Series:	Travel Guide Series
Edition description:	19th ed.
Pages:	600
Sales rank:	171,004
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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Table of Contents

On the Road

Mukdahan 404

Phu Pha Thoep National Park 407

Nakhon Ratchasima Province 408

Nakhon Ratchasima 408

Ban Prasat 413

Muang Sema Historical Site 414

Phimai 414

Khao Yai National Park 417

Buriram Province 423

Nang Rong 423

Phanom Rung Historical Park 424

Ubon Ratchathani Province 427

Ubon Ratchathani 427

Ban Pa-Ao 435

Khong Jiam 436

Kaeng Tana National Park 437

Pha Taem National Park 438

Khon Kaen Province 439

Khon Kaen 439

Chonnabot 445

Phu Wiang National Park 446

Nam Nao National Park 446

Ko Chang & The Eastern Seaboard 449

Bang Saen 452

Si Racha 452

Ko Si Chang 454

Pattaya 456

Rayong & Ban Phe 460

Ko Samet 461

Chanthaburi 467

Trat 470

Ko Chang 474

Ko Kut 485

Ko Mak 487

Ko Wai 489

Hua Hin & The Upper Gulf 491

Phetchaburi 493

Cha-am 498

Hua Hin 500

Pranburi & Around 510

Prachuap Khiri Khan 512

Ban Krut & Bang Saphan Yai 517

Chumphon 519

Ko Samui & The Lower Gulf 525

Gulf Islands 528

Ko Samui 528

Ko Pha-Ngan 546

Ko Tao 564

Ang Thong Marine National Park 578

Surat Thani Province 579

Surat Thani 579

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province 582

Ao Khanom 582

Nakhon Si Thammarat 584

Songkhla Province 587

Songkhla & Singha Nakhon 587

Hat Yai 589

Deep South 591

Yala 591

Pattani 592

Sungai Kolok 593

Phuket & The Andaman Coast 595

Ranong Province 598

Ranong Town 598

Ko Chang 601

Ko Phayam 603

Phang-Nga Province 605

Khuraburi 606

Surin Islands Marine National Park 606

Khao Sok National Park 608

Ko Phra Thong & Ko Ra 609

Khao Lak & Around 610

Similan Islands Marine National Park 614

Ao Phang-Nga Marine National Park 616

Phang-Nga 616

Ko Yao Islands 618

Phuket 620

Phuket Town 625

Laem Phanwa 631

Rawai 632

Hat Patong 636

Hat Kata 641

Hat Karon 645

Hat Kamala 646

Hat Surin 649

Ao Bang Thao & Cherngtalay 650

Northeastern Phuket 652

Northern Beaches 654

Krabi Province 657

Krabi Town 657

Railay 660

Ao Nang 664

Hat Noppharat Thara 666

Ko Phi-Phi 667

Ko Lanta 674

Ko Jum & Ko Si Boya 683

Trang Province 684

Trang 684

Trang Beaches & Islands 688

Satun Province 693

Satun 694

Pak Bara 696

Ko Tarutao Marine National Park 697

Ko Bulon Leh 703

Understand

History 706

People & Culture 721

Arts & Architecture 735

Environment & Wildlife 747

Survival Guide

Responsible Travel 752

Directory A-Z 756

Transport 766

Health 773

Language 779

Index 788

Map Legend 798

Special Features

Food Spotter's Guide 52

Choose Your Beach 54

Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace 74

People & Culture 721