Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 512 pages
- Published by: Lonely Planet Publications
- Edition: 3rd Edition March 2002
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1740590635
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1740590631
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Book Dimensions:
7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 13.4 ounces
Product Review
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are
Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globe-trotters.
Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly thirty years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. With a special full-color section on marine life (nudibranches and spider crabs galore), this is the definitive guide to Thailand's beaches. The authors provide great coast-by-coast coverage complete with tantalizing photographs. If you are undecided, read with caution, as this book could easily prompt the purchase of your air ticket.
--Kathryn True
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Whatever your budget or bent, spice up your trip with inside advice on the best of Thailand's stunning coastal regions.
- 71 easy-to-read maps, including full-colour country map
- detailed notes on Thailands cultural and historical highlights
- hundreds of restaurant and accommodation reviews
- essential information on spectacular dive sites and national parks
- special colour Marine Environment section
- indispensable language chapter, with Thai script
Reader Reviews
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.
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