Bangkok Encounter [Paperback]

China Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

What Will Your Bangkok Encounter Be?

...grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time over mouthwatering seafood (p168)
...shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother of all Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong (p24)
...joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) from midnight till dawn (p166)
...turning the tables - watching the tourists instead of the locals - at (in)famous Khao San Road (p54)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...experienced Bangkok author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break
...locals' insights: a top Bangkok food reviewer's secrets on eating out, a veteran designer's shopping tips, and suggested places to get arty

Editorial Reviews

Review

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1 edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741045703
• ISBN-13: 978-1741045703
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Travel > Asia > Thailand > Bangkok

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Encounter series, June 13, 2011

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Prepare4landing - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Bangkok Encounter (Paperback)

Used this book last year when I travelled to Bangkok. I loved it. Very compact (book fits in your pocket) but filled with great information. Breaks down individual neighborhoods, detailed maps, and lots of recommendations for things to eat, see, shop and do. I'm a fan, I always look for the Encounter books when I travel to foreign cities. Just make sure you get the latest revision for the most up to date information.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Best of Bangkok, January 15, 2007

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Karl Wozniak (Manila) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Bangkok (Lonely Planet Bangkok Encounter) (Paperback)

Not very usefull. Lots of out dated info that has been re hashed over and over. Save you money

Maps are useless, hard to read and limited info

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BKK, December 15, 2010

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JohnA37 "Tuva or Bust" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Bangkok Encounter (Paperback)

Basic guide for opening times and prices; found it to be packed with useful info.
What to see, shop, play or places to eat for the different suburbs of Bangkok.
I agree that the map is useless, but TAT has good ones.