Baedeker; the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. This superb full-color, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective and a large, fully-indexed, pull-out map. Additional detailed maps and plans can also be found throughout the guide, clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay and the top places to eat and drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights and top attractions, in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are practical travel tips covering accommodation and food and drink for all budgets, entertainment, sport, transport and health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available, to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet allows you to keep the guide and map together and ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
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978-3-8297-6480-3 (9783829764803)
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Since 1827, Baedeker has set a benchmark for guidebooks and remains the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. With over 50 titles available, the range is ever-expanding to keep up with the needs of today's travelers.
BACKGROUND: Land of Smiles; Facts; Natural Environment; Climate; The Inundation of Paradise; Flora and Fauna; Peg-Leg Motala; Population; Politics; Economy; Family and Society; The Royal Family; Religion; History; Potters and the First Buddhists; The First Siamese Kingdom; The Rise and Fall of Ayutthaya; The Chakri Dynasty; From Monarchy to Democracy; The People against the Army; Arts and Culture; Art History; Portrayal of Buddha and Gods; Theatre; Dance; Traditional Sports; Famous People; Double Life. PRACTICALITIES: Accommodation; Arrival; Before the Journey; Beaches; Children in Thailand; Drugs; Electricity; Emergency; Etiquette and Customs; Festivals, Holidays and Events; Food and Drink; From Pineapple to Rambutan; Health; Information; Language; Literature; Massage; Media; Money; National Parks; Personal Safety; Post; Communications; Prices; Discounts; Road Traffic; Shopping; Sports and Outdoors; Paradise for Divers; Time and Date; Transport; Travellers with Disabilities; Weights and Measures; When to Go. TOURS: Tours of Thailand; Travelling in Thailand; Tour 1: Circuit of north-east Thailand; Tour 2: From Bangkok to Chiang Mai; Tour 3: From Chiang Mai to the A"Golden TriangleA"; Tour 4: From Bangkok to Phuket; Tour 5: From Pattaya to Trat. SIGHTS FROM A TO Z: Ang Thong; Ayutthaya; 3D: Wat Phra Si Sanphet; Ban Chiang; Bangkok; Bang Pa In; Buri Ram; Chaiya; Chanthaburi; Chiang Mai; Chiang Rai; Chiang Saen; Chom Tong; Chonburi; Chumphon; Fang; Hua Hin; Kamphaeng Phet; Kanchanaburi; The Death Railway to Burma; Khao Lak; Khao Phra Viharn; Khao Yai National Park; Khon Kaen; Ko Chang; Ko Lanta; Ko Pha Ngan; Ko Phi Phi; Ko Samet; Ko Samui; Ko Tao; Ko Tarutao; Krabi; Lampang'; Lamphun; Lopburi; Mae Hong Son; Monks Don't Beg;Nakhon Pathom; Nakhon Phanom; Nakhon Ratchasima; Nakhon Sawan; Nakhon Si Thammarat; Nan; Narathiwat; Nong Khai; Nonthaburi; Pathum Thani; Pattaya; The A"Old FloozyA" Gets Respectable; Phang Nga; Phattalung; Phayao; Phetchaburi; Phimai; 3D: Ruined City of Phimai; Phitsanulok; Phrae; Phuket; Phu Kradung National Park; Prachinburi; Prachuap Khirikhan; Ranong; Ratchaburi; Samut Prakan; Samut Sakhon; Saraburi; Sattahip; Si Satchanalai; Si Thep; Songkhla; Sukhothai; King for the People; Suratthani; Surin; Heraldic Beasts on Safari; Tak; Trat; Ubon Ratchathani; Udon Thani; U Thong; Uttaradit; Yala; Yasothon. Index; Photo credits; List of maps and illustrations; Publishers information.
