Groovy Map 'n' Guide Bangkok [Map]

Aaron Frankel (Author, Editor), Groovy Map (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

The newest edition of the best-selling Groovy Map 'n' Guide of BANGKOK with an extensive listing of in-the-know places: dining, drinking, clubbing, shopping, markets and more! We tell you what's hot and what's not! Little known gems in the city, boutique shops, hidden eateries, fun things to do and interesting things to see, river trips, khlong (canal) journeys, amulet bazaars, flower markets, midnight munchies we hunker for, food stalls we like, with a detailed map of CHATUCHAK weekend market and updated hotel listings too.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Spot on! Leave your 500 page guidebook at home, instead, get a Groovy Map. --Newsweek

Stuff your average tourist wouldn't know was there --Martyn L, Sydney

Stuff your average tourist wouldn't know was there --Martyn L, Sydney

Stuff your average tourist wouldn't know was there --Martyn L, Sydney

About the Author

Aaron Frankel has written about Bangkok, the city he grew up in, for over a decade. The Groovy Map of Bangkok is the oldest and best-selling title in the Groovy Map series of insightful, colorful, irreverent but always useful, travel guides for cities in South East Asia. Other city titles include: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, KL, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Phuket, Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

Product Details

• Map: 2 pages
• Publisher: Groovy Map Co; 2009 edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9745250880
• ISBN-13: 978-9745250888
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 3.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,375,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Travel > Asia > Thailand > Bangkok

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 8, 2009

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I admit I originally purchased this product as a "filler" to get my purchase to the $25 free shipping level. However, it has proved to be indispensible in the planning of our trip.

The map is very clear and easy to read despite the wealth of material it contains. Similar 'tourist' maps I've used (such as MapEasy products) are great for planning but not practical for carrying around at your destination. This one is just the right size....big enough to show the entire city, but small enough to shove in a waist pouch.....and laminated so you don't have to worry about screwing it up.

I was so impressed I immediately returned and purchased Groovy Maps for Chiang Mai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Aaron, if you would be so kind....please produce Cairo by May and Tokyo by September this year; that would be most helpful!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice map, but still some room for improvement, August 20, 2009

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ephyfe "gentleman collector" (delaware) - See all my reviews

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the map is laminated (waterproof) and gives you the major tourist areas. I'd like to see these stick out more from the background because I needed to search for them. I like to find them without a tourist guide. Luckily I know Bangkok. If I didn't know Bangkok would be harder to find the tourist spots. It's a good map and maybe the best on Bangkok but still room for improvement. I looked it over for a few hours.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique guide/map with a viewpoint into the city, December 7, 2008

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travel witch (rome) - See all my reviews

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I have been to Bangkok many times over the past 10 years, sometimes for business and sometimes just for a fun getaway. I still find the Groovy Map is the best of all of the various city guides on offer. Its pretty sufficient for a trip to the city with short lists / small reviews that cover dining, bars and shopping places (markets, malls and all those areas are covered). There's a section for spas (which I particularly like).My friends who haven't been to Bangkok always get a kick out of it as its a unique guide/map with a viewpoint into the city that's authentic (written by a fellow who has lived there all his life).