Fodor's Thailand, 6th Edition: The Complete Guide to the Exotic Land: Bangkok, the Temples, Beaches and Resorts (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Fodor's Gold Guides | Publication Date: May 25, 1999

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.


The best guide to Thailand, packed with essentials
Palaces, museums, Buddhist wats, and Khmer ruins in Bangkok and the north
National parks, treks to tribal villages, waterfalls, beaches
Floating markets, night bazaars, and craft centers for leather and silk, aniques and amulets, silver and celadon
Thai boxing, classical dance, pubs, bars, and discos
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Luxury towers, distinctive resorts, simple guest houses
Elegant restaurants and garden cafés, canteens and watering holes for hot Thai fare and western food
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
15 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
Festivals
Background essays
Complete index

Editorial Reviews

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Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.


The best guide to Thailand, packed with essentials
Palaces, museums, Buddhist wats, and Khmer ruins in Bangkok and the north
National parks, treks to tribal villages, waterfalls, beaches
Floating markets, night bazaars, and craft centers for leather and silk, aniques and amulets, silver and celadon
Thai boxing, classical dance, pubs, bars, and discos
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Luxury towers, distinctive resorts, simple guest houses
Elegant restaurants and garden cafés, canteens and watering holes for hot Thai fare and western food
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
15 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
Festivals
Background essays
Complete index

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 6th edition (May 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679000615
• ISBN-13: 978-0679000617
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,352,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST BUY if traveling in and around Thailand!, May 30, 1999

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This review is from: Fodor's Thailand, 6th Edition: The Complete Guide to the Exotic Land: Bangkok, the Temples, Beaches and Resorts (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

Fodor does it again! This guide is very well put together and is a must have when visiting the 'Land of Smiles'. Fodor's Thailand puts on display the beauty and mystery of this wonderful country. Whether you are there for the wonderful sites, the delicious food, or the great bargains, DON'T leave your room without this book in your back pocket.