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Thailand Insight Guide
Thailand. Insight Guides ger ut välskrivna, initierade böcker om länder och regioner. Fantastiskt vackra bilder. Fullmatade kapitel om historia, människor, religion etc Insight Guides resehandböcker kittlar fantasin och stimulerar till resor. Lysande foton, tilltalande layout och lättlästa texter skrivna av experter, gör det här till en perfekt bok att läsa
Summary:
This brand new edition Insight Guide to Thailand features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of Thailand and to help you plan your trip priorities. The page designs have been updated to be even more visually striking, appealing equally to readers who want to dip in and out and those preferring the full narrative. An updated 'Editor's Choice' section features the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things to see and do in Thailand, such as a visit to the ancient city: Samut Prakan, or Canal Cruising in Bangkok, not to mention the top beaches and dive sites. An in-depth Places section covers the entire country, covering all the regions, particularly the Northern Gulf Coast, Chiang Mai and the Mekong river amongst others, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation around Thailand; the first depicting the country as a whole and the latter detailing Bangkok, along with Skytrain and Metro routes highlighted. At the end of each regional section you can find useful restaurant listings, along with an indication of prices, suitable for all budgets. Other colour-coded sections cover history; tracing Thailand's earliest civilisations to contemporary monarchy, and also interesting features on everything from Religion and Architecture to Performing Arts and the friendly Thai people themselves. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, language and an A-Z of other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
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Contents:
Introduction: The Best of Thailand
- The Kingdom of Thailand
- Geography and Landscape
History: Decisive Dates
- Early History
- Ayutthaya to the 1932 Coup
- Comtemporary Thailand
Features: People and Culture
- Religion
- The Performing Arts
- Arts and Crafts
- Cuisine
- Architecture
Insights: Mini Features: A Much-Loved Monarchy
- Thailand's Hill Tribes
- Thai Literature
- Culture of Rice
- Waterways
- Love for Sale
- Full-Moon Fallout
- Chao Lay Sea Gypsies
- Khmer Legacy
Photo Features: A Calendar of Celebrations
- Images of the Buddhe
- Temple Art and Architecture
- A Feast of Fruits
- Submarine Surprises
- Hill-Tribe Crafts and Clothing
Places: Introduction
Bangkok and Suburbs
- Bangkok
- Bangkok's Suburbs
Central Thailand: West of Bangkok
- North of Bangkok
- South of Bangkok
Southeast and South Thailand: Eastern Seaboard
- Northern Gulf Coast
- Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao
- Northern Andaman Coast
- Phuket
- Krabi, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
- The Deep South
North Thailand: Chiang Mai
- Around Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai and East
- Sukhothai and Surroundings
- Tak and Mae Hong Son
Northeast Thailand: Nakhon Rachasima to Ubon Ratchathani
- North to Loei
- Along the Mekong River
Taavel Tips: Transport
- Accommodation
- Activities
- A-Z Practical Information
- Language
- Further Reading
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