Insight Guide Thailand

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Edition: 13th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-03-01
Publisher(s): Insight Guides
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Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline.Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
Kingdom of Thailand
15(5)
History
Decisive Dates
20(5)
Rise of Sukhothai
25(9)
Ayutthaya
34(10)
Era of the Chakri Monarchy
44(9)
Contemporary Thailand
53(10)
Features
Natural History
63(6)
People
69(9)
Hill Tribes
78(9)
Religion
87(10)
Performing Arts
97(5)
Arts and Crafts
102(7)
Architecture
109(8)
Cuisine
117(14)
Places
Introduction
131(6)
Bangkok: Introduction
137(4)
The Old Royal City
141(13)
Mae Nam Chao Phraya
154(7)
Beyond the Royal City
161(16)
Outside of Bangkok
177(9)
Far to the West
186(7)
Central Thailand
193(2)
Ayutthaya and Lopburi
195(7)
Central Plains
202(5)
Sukhothai
207(10)
The North
217(2)
Towards Chiang Mai
219(6)
Chaing Mai
225(8)
Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle
233(7)
Mae Hong Son
240(4)
Nan Valley
244(9)
The Northeast
253(2)
Khorat Plateau
255(8)
Northern Khorat
263(10)
The Gulf Coast
273(2)
South to Pattaya
275(6)
Eastern Gulf
281(12)
The South
293(2)
Northern Isthmus
295(12)
Ko Samui and Pha Ngan
307(6)
Phuket
313(5)
Phang Nga and Krabi
318(7)
The Deep South
325
Insight on...
Customs and Festivals
82(10)
Images of the Buddha
92(20)
Temple Art and Architecture
112(136)
Hill-tribe Crafts and Clothing
248(40)
Feast of Fruits
288
Information Panels
The King
59(42)
The Ramakien
101(20)
Sweets
121(36)
Waterways
157(9)
Prostitution
166(39)
Culture of Rice
205(53)
Khmer Legacy
258(26)
Gems: Crystal Power
284(54)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
338(1)
Planning the Trip
339(8)
Practical Tips
347(4)
Getting Around
351(6)
Where to Stay
357(11)
Where to Eat
368(8)
Leisure
376(1)
Attractions
377(1)
Hiking and Camping
378(2)
Nightlife
380(2)
Culture
382(2)
Festivals
384(2)
Shopping
386(5)
Sport
391(3)
Language
394(2)
Further Reading 396

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