- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 174104992X
- ISBN-13: 978-1741049923
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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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.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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What Will Your Bangkok Encounter Be?
Grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time over mouthwatering seafood
Shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother of all Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong
Joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) from midnight till dawn
Turning the tables - watching the tourists instead of the locals - at (in)famous Khao San Road
Discover Twice the City in Half the Time
Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Experienced Bangkok-bases 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: food commentary from the brains behind a top Bangkok restaurant, a local muso's tips on the city's nightlife, and a fashionista's shopping tips
Grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time over mouthwatering seafood
Shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother of all Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong
Joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) from midnight till dawn
Turning the tables - watching the tourists instead of the locals - at (in)famous Khao San Road
Discover Twice the City in Half the Time
Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Experienced Bangkok-bases 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: food commentary from the brains behind a top Bangkok restaurant, a local muso's tips on the city's nightlife, and a fashionista's shopping tips
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It has been since December 2005, that I have visited this busy and buzzing city of Bangkok. I needed a nice and easy guide which would pinpoint all the main attractions of Bangkok and the Lonely Planet offers me all the answers I needed to make the best out of my journey in Bangkok. It is a handy guide to have.
Bangkok (Lonely Planet) is a short and useful guide, complimented with pictures and brief text about particular attractions of Bangkok. It details all the hotels, restaurants, bars, museums and shops available in Bangkok. What more do you want? In addition, it offers advice on key matters, such as travellers cheques, culture, transport and banks. Make the best out of your journey in Bangkok by using this guide. What more do you want? Without it, you will lost in Bangkok, a big and buzzing city, where life is so interesting and colorful.
Bangkok (Lonely Planet) is a short and useful guide, complimented with pictures and brief text about particular attractions of Bangkok. It details all the hotels, restaurants, bars, museums and shops available in Bangkok. What more do you want? In addition, it offers advice on key matters, such as travellers cheques, culture, transport and banks. Make the best out of your journey in Bangkok by using this guide. What more do you want? Without it, you will lost in Bangkok, a big and buzzing city, where life is so interesting and colorful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is good as a guide though details on accommodation and limited (the book points you to a website for more details). The inclusion of a large pullout map is a good idea.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great little book Well laid out.Fits nicely in your pocket.Small pull out map is great so you wont get lost.A must if you are going to Bangkok.
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Good value for money
This "Close Encounter" series are a good companion. I bought this one and the Koh Samui Close Encounter. The information and maps are indeed useful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Abraham
Good enough for a short Bangkok stay
Enough detail for a short city stay and it was the most up to date travel guide I could find at the time we went. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2009 by PE
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