Moon Handbooks: Thailand (3rd Ed.) [Paperback]

Carl Parkes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moon Handbooks Thailand | Publication Date: December 6, 1999

Suitable for both first-time visitors or seasoned Thailand explorers, this handbook provides an introduction to Thai history, culture, architectural styles, Buddhist iconography, local customs and performing arts.'

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"Everything you ever wanted to know for traveling to this complex and fascinating country". -- Rapa Nui Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 860 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 3 edition (December 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566911737
• ISBN-13: 978-1566911733
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,261,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well researched handbook 2nd to none, December 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Thailand Handbook (Thailand Handbook, 2nd ed) (Paperback)

From one that has travelled throughout the Kingdom over the past decade; this new kid on the block handbook is the most deeply researched and detailed look at the magic kingdom of several other guides previously used. The historical background, and articulate area descriptions are unrivaled. The Thailand Handbook is the essential travel document for the moderate income traveller who actually enjoys getting out among the people of Thailand, and off dreadful Khao San Rd. I strongly recommend this book to anyone on a budget of over 40 dollars a day in Thailand. If not, one should really go with one of the other "backpack" guides. The LP guide usually has a more extensive selection of low cost accomodations and cheap food in the high concentration seedier tourist areas. Above all, just get out there and enjoy the real Thailand as it's described in Parkes book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The agnostic, November 22, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Thailand (3rd Ed.) (Paperback)

I owned several guidebooks while living in Thailand and used them extensively while traveling throughout the kingdom. The LP guidebook is updated every year which made it excellent for the nitty-gritty of travel. On the downside of the LP, EVERYONE is carrying it over there. I found myself following hordes of backpackers from the train station to every guesthouse listed in The Bible. I began to notice travelers unwittingly conversing in "lonelyplanetspeak"--qouting directly from lp guide. Moon Publication's guidebook provided me with out of the way places to stay and eat as well as a different point of view--off the beaten track, but not in a ditch. Carl Parkes has a great sense of both humor and adventure. I found him to be a much more enjoyable travel companion than that other guy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Informative, March 15, 2002

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Joachim Knop (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Thailand (3rd Ed.) (Paperback)

The Thailand Handbook gives you valuable background information on the culture and history of Thailand. As far as places to go are concerned, it is refreshing to see a guidebook that covers not only the major attractions but also the attractions of smaller towns you might pass through on your journey.