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Thailand Insight Guide
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This guide includes a section detailing Thailand's history, 8 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from the dwindling numbers of hill tribes to the tasty and aesthetically pleasing cuisine; a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus photographs and 18 maps.
Contents:
Maps
- Thailand
- Bangkok
- Grand Palace
- Central Bangkok
- Bangkok Surroundings
- Central Thailand
- Ayutthaya
- Northern Thailand
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Surroundings
- Golden Triangle
- Northeast Thailand
- Eastern Gulf
- Isthmus of Kra
- Ko Samui
- Phuket
- Phang Nga/Krabi
- Deep South
Introduction and History
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Decisive Dates
- Rise of Sukhothai
- Ayutthaya
- Era of the Chakri Monarchy
- Contemporary Thailand
Features
- Natural History
- People
- Hill Tribes
- Religion
- Performing Arts
- Arts and Crafts
- Architecture
- Cuisine
Places
- Introduction
- Bangkok - Introduction
- The Old Royal City
- Mae Nam Chao Phraya
- Beyond the Royal City
- Outside of Bangkok
- Far to the West
- Central Thailand
- Ayutthaya and Lopburi
- Central Plains
- Sukhothai
- The North
- Towards Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle
- Mae Hong Son
- Nan Valley
- The Northeast
- Khorat Plateau
- Northern Khorat
- The Gulf Coast
- South to Pattaya
- Eastern Gulf
- The South
- Northern Isthmus
- Ko Samui and Pha Ngan
- Phuket
- Phang Nga and Krabi
- The Deep South
Picture Stories
- Customs and Festivals
- Images of the Buddha
- Temple Art and Architecture
- Hill-tribe Crafts and Clothing
- Feast of Fruits
Information Panels
- The King
- The Ramakien
- Sweets
- Waterways
- Prostitution
- Culture of Rice
- Khmer Legacy
- Gems
- Crystal Power
Travel Tips - Highlights
- Getting Acquainted
- Planning the Trip
- Practical Tips
- Getting Around
- Where to Stay
- Where to Eat
- Leisure
- Attractions
- Hiking and Camping
- Nightlife
- Culture
- Festivals
- Shopping
- Sport
- Language
- Further Reading
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