- Paperback: 550 pages
- Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (5 Nov 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0918373824
- ISBN-13: 978-0918373823
- Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 13 x 2.8 cm
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"Everything you ever wanted to know for traveling to this complex and fascinating country". -- Rapa Nui Journal
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This comprehensive guide to Thailand offers the traveller advice on all types of transport, accommodation and dining possibilities, suggested itineraries, entertainment and sightseeing options. The handbook explores archaeological sites, tropical beaches, nightlife, festivals, culinary treasures, Thai history and customs, as well as the Thai people themselves. Carl Parkes is the author of "Southeast Asia Handbook".
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Very well researched handbook 2nd to none
9 Dec 1998
Format: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.
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The agnostic
23 Nov 2000
Format: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.
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16 Mar 2002
Format: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.
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