Discover Thailand's Islands & Beaches
Surrender to the serenity of a hammock on Ko Pha-Ngan
Discover Ko Phi-Phi's underwater

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Lonely Planet knows how to kick back on Thailand s best beaches. We ve detailed the best places to stay, no matter what your budget, so go ahead & work on your tan. Or go diving off gorgeous Ko Phi-Phi, surrender to serenity or the Full Moon Party on Ko Pha-Ngan, island hop in the Similans it s all at your fingertips.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical & honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Color chapters on diving, activities, national parks & beaches!
Perfect places to stay: the best independent reviews of accommodation from bamboo huts to opulent villas
Green Index highlights ecofriendly options






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Thail&, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia Travel Atlas at 1:1, 100, 000 from ITMB combining their individual coverage of these four countries into an indexed, handy A5 size paperback atlas with numerous street plans, enlargements, etc Topography is presented by bright altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, etc. Additional graphics show swamps, mangrove, areas liable to inundation, wells, etc. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local roads, tracks & trails, with driving distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Railway lines & ferry routes are included & domestic airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries within each country with names of the province. The map indicates numerous places of interest, historic sites & natural curiosities, beaches & diving sites, etc. Various routes of the Ho Chi Minh Trail are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1°. Additional panels, usually placed on or near the appropriate map pages, show: Thailand: street plans of Bangkok with a further enlargement for its central area, plus central Chiang Mai & Pattaya. Vietnam: street plans of central Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hue, Da Nang, Da Lat, Can Tho, & Hoi An; enlargements of the Hanoi & Hue areas; enlargements of Phu Quoc Island & Con Son Island: an administrative map of the country. Laos: street plan of central Vientiane & Louang Prabang Cambodia: street plan of Phnom Penh, an enlargement of the Siem Riep
- Angkor Wat area highlighting locations of numerous temples, All street plans are annotated with selected accommodation, various facilities & places of interest.


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In the heart of Southeast Asia, the kingdom of Thailand encompasses a rich diversity of cultures & traditions shaped by more than 2, 000 years of Buddhism. The landscape too is hugely varied, with the mountains & forests of the north contrasting with the vast rice fields of the central plains & the beautiful tropical islands & long coastline of the peninsula in the south. Thailand`s superb scenery, tropical climate & renowned hospitality (it is also known as the ” Land of Smiles”), not to mention its unique cultural heritage, attracts millions of visitors annually. Whether it`s the vibrancy & drama of the capital, Bangkok, the elegance of a Buddhist temple or the serenity of a sandy beach lapped by a turquoise sea, this book captures the essence of Thail&, using spectacular colour photos & informative background text to bring this fascinating destination to life. ...

Since the Second World War, Thailand has positioned itself as a key strategic ally of the United States, serving as a bulwark against communism in Southeast Asia & as a base for US troops during the Vietnam War. In return, the US has provided millions of dollars in military & economic aid, & staunchly supported the country`s despotic regimes. However, the twenty-first century has seen a striking reversal in Thailand`s foreign relations, with China, once a sworn enemy, now treated as a valued ally by the Thai junta. This shift reflects China`s growing status as a world power, but it has also had a dramatic impact on Thailand itself, as the country`s ruling elite ape the ` Chinese model` of authoritarianism combined with rampant neoliberalism. In Thail&, Benjamin Zawacki provides a compelling account of Thailand`s changing role in the world order, from the beginning of its alliance with the US in 1945 to the 2014 coup & beyond. Featuring extensive interviews with highly placed sources in Thailand & the US, including deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the book offers unique insight into the inner workings of the Thai elite & their dealings with the US & China. ...

Thailand on regional road maps from the Bangkok based Think Net, each combining the main map with several enlargements and/or street plans. All information is bilingual, shown in Thai & English. Road & rail networks are shown on a base with colouring indicating the country’s administrative provinces. The maps offer no topographic information beyond rivers & lakes. Road network does not give driving distances but does indicate locations of petrol stations. Each map has very extensive bilingual overprint highlighting not only various places of interest but also public buildings and/or facilities such as schools, medical centres, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. Map legends are in English. No information is provided outside Thailand’s borders. For more information, including lists of additional insets, please see descriptions of the individual titles.PLEASE NOTE: the maps use small, often difficult to see symbols to indicate locations of cities, with their names in tiny print, so that even well know places like Chiang Mai are not easy to find without good knowledge of Thailand’s division into administrative provinces. ...

The Thailand: Travellers' Wildlife Guide is a detailed illustrated guide to the fauna of Thail&. It also offers general information for the region such as its geography, habitats & flora, visitor information for its national parks & general advice on ecotourism. Thailand holds a special place in the minds of the world's nature-lovers as a paradise of splendid tropical forests, untrammeled ocean beaches, & spectacular underwater coral grottos. Nature travellers to Thailand want to experience these stunning habitats & catch glimpses of exotic wildlife
- gibbons & elephants, hornbills & storks, gliding lizards & cobras, brightly colored reef fishes & marine invertebrates. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, & learn about Thailand's magnificent animal & plant life. Identifying & location information on the most frequently seen animals. Full-color illustrations of nearly 600 of Thailand's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, & coral fish. Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, & conservation of the animals. Information on Thailand's habitats & on the most common plants you willencounter. Brief descriptions of Thailand's most frequently visited parks & reserves. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated
- you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey. Written by David L pearson & Les Beletsky About this series: Travellers' Wildlife Guides, edited by Les Beletsky, is a series of travel-wildlife books aimed at environmentally conscious travellers (ecotourists) for whom some of the best parts of any trip are glimpses of animals in natural settings. The purpose of these books is to enhance enjoyment of a trip & enrich wildlife sightings by providing identifying information on several hundred of the most frequently encountered animals of a covered country or region, along with up-to-date information on their ecology, behaviour, & conservation

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Thailand`s wealth of sun-kissed, tropical beaches & islands are one of the major reasons that this enticing country is one of the most popular destinations in the world, with visitor numbers up nearly 20 percent in 2013 alone. Whether you want to relax in a luxury resort, backpack between islands, find the best dive sites or nightlife, or immerse yourself in Thai culture, Insight Regional Guide Thailand`s Beaches & Islands will guide you to the perfect experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including local festivals, marine life, & Buddhist temple architecture, while evocative accounts of the country`s regions bring to life the buzz of Bangkok, the geographical wonders of Krabi & Ko Phi Phi, & the idyllic white sands everywhere from Phuket to Ko Lanta. Full-color photography & maps help you navigate with ease. The detailed travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels. Ed. 3rd, September 2014. ...

The DK Eyewitness Thailand `s Beaches & Islands Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide

Includes:: unique cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities & towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs & illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals & markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars & shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK`s excellent insider tips & essential local information will help you explore every corner of Thailand`s Beaches & Islands effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Thailand`s Beaches & Islands Travel Guide
- showing you what others only tell you.


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First appearing in 2005 & quickly selling out, this fully revised edition of ` Thailand`s Political History` continues in the same style as the first but with its scope dramatically widened. Starting earlier than the old edition, ` Thailand`s Political History` discusses the development & evolution of the Siamese state from the early Sukhothai period through the fall of Ayutthaya to the rise of the Chakri dynasty in the late eighteenth century & its consolidation of power in the nineteenth. Moving into the twentieth century it traces the emergence of the Thai nation state, the large-scale investments in infrastructure & the commitment to economic expansion that have occurred since the 1950s onwards. A new final chapter brings the reader up-to-date & addresses Thailand`s current political situation spanning the rise & fall of Thaksin Shinawatra to the devisive & at times violent polarisation of Thai society. It traces the emergence of the red & yellow shirts, the takeover of Suvarnabhumi airport by the PAD & the occupation of the Rachaprasong intersection by the UDD & their eventual violent dispersal by the Thai military. Often at variance with dominant interpretations of nationalistic history, this absorbing account throws fresh & illumininating light on the political events in the past 700 years. ...