Product Description

Also covering the city of Bangkok, this guide provides information on Thailand's islands and beaches and includes: area maps; a language section; full transport options coverage; and cultural and historical background information.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #368736 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

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This unique guide explores southern Thailand's coastline along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, covering both the popular and the remote spots--some of the finest islands and beaches in Asia. Coverage runs the gamut from Pattaya's high-end resorts to world-class rock climbing on the limestone cliffs of Krabi to the legendary backpacker culture of Ko Pha-Ngan color. 24 maps.

Customer Reviews

Marketed For Whom?
This edition has plenty of information that is helpful. One can get enough information before going, upon arrival, or after arriving on where to explore without this book, however. The Lonely Planet Thailand guidebook (for the entire country and not just the islands and beaches) also has plenty of information on Thailand's islands and beaches.

With the inclusion of "luxury" accommodation and over-priced "tourist" restaurants and trinket shops, it appears this book is marketed towards a particular group: North Americans who only have two-weeks, and therefore need to "plan" ahead for their trip. This is a particular market and that is understandable, but it appears that LP is trying to get a piece of this market, and gear this guide-book towards these type of folks.

One thing to note: Ko Chang is not off the beaten track by any means. It's going to be the next place completely destroyed by the Tourist Authority of Thailand. They are working on it right now, evicting local Thais who've lived there for generations to build hotels.

There is no where in S.E. Asia that is "off the beaten" track, except perhaps, parts of Laos. The trail is crowded, and continues to get bigger. If you're a long-term visitor or a "two-week hoteller" then this book will due.