Insight Guides Thailand (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides

Description

Let us guide you on every step of your travels.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guides Thailand, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Thailand, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Bangkok, Similan Islands Marine National Park, Phuket, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai, and hidden cultural gems like Nan. 

This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Ayutthaya, Mae Hong Son and Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Province, to discovering Bang Pa-In and Lopburi. 

- In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics 
- Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Thailand, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region 
- Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter
- Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery 
- Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience
- Covers: Bangkok and Suburbs, Central Thailand, Southeast and South Thailand, North Thailand and Northeast Thailand

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Sujets

• Tailandia
• Southeast
• Travel
• Thailand
• Asia
• Thaïlande

Informations

• Publié par: APA
• Date de parution: 01 août 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 21
• EAN13: 9781839051364
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 9 Mo

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How To Use This E-Book

Getting around the e-book
This Insight Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration for your visit to Thailand, as well as comprehensive planning advice to make sure you have the best travel experience. The guide begins with our selection of Top Attractions, as well as our Editor’s Choice categories of activities and experiences. Detailed features on history, people and culture paint a vivid portrait of contemporary life in Thailand. The extensive Places chapters give a complete guide to all the sights and areas worth visiting. The Travel Tips provide full information on getting around, activities from culture to shopping to sport, plus a wealth of practical information to help you plan your trip.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Thailand are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map] just tap this to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
You’ll find hundreds of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Thailand. Simply double-tap on an image to see it full-screen.
About Insight Guides
Insight Guides have more than 40 years’ experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce 400 full-colour titles, in both print and digital form, covering more than 200 destinations across the globe, in a variety of formats to meet your different needs.
Insight Guides are written by local authors, whose expertise is evident in the extensive historical and cultural background features. Each destination is carefully researched by regional experts to ensure our guides provide the very latest information. All the reviews in Insight Guides are independent; we strive to maintain an impartial view. Our reviews are carefully selected to guide you to the best places to eat, go out and shop, so you can be confident that when we say a place is special, we really mean it.

© 2019 Apa Digital (CH) AG and Apa Publications (UK) Ltd




Table of Contents
Thailand’s Top 10 Attractions
Editor’s Choice
Introduction: The Kingdom of Thailand
Geography and Landscape
Decisive Dates
Early History
From Ayutthaya to the 1932 Coup
Contemporary Thailand
People and Culture
Insight: A Calendar of Celebrations
Religion
Insight: Images of the Buddha
The Performing Arts
Arts and Crafts
Cuisine
Architecture
Insight: Temple Art and Architecture
Introduction: Places
Introduction: Bangkok and Suburbs
Bangkok
Bangkok’s Suburbs
Introduction: Central Thailand
West of Bangkok
Insight: A Feast of Fruits
North of Bangkok
South of Bangkok
Introduction: Southeast and South Thailand
Eastern Seaboard
Northern Gulf Coast
Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao
Northern Andaman Coast
Insight: Thailand’s Marine Life
Phuket
Krabi, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
The Deep South
Introduction: North Thailand
Chiang Mai
Around Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai and East
Sukhothai and Surroundings
Tak and Mae Hong Son
Insight: Hill-Tribe Crafts and Clothing
Introduction: Northeast Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima to Ubon Ratchathani
North to Loei
Along the Mekong River
Travel Tips: Transport
Travel Tips: A–Z
Travel Tips: Language
Travel Tips: Further Reading


Thailand’s Top 10 Attractions



Top Attraction 1



Bangkok. Thailand’s capital is a modern Asian city with an array of hip dining and nightlife options, but thankfully, its more traditional charms – like golden-spired Buddhist temples, serpentine canals and a colourful street life – are still quite evident. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 2



Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Province. This province in northeast Thailand is a treasure trove of Khmer-era temple ruins and the pristine Khao Yai National Park. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 3



Similan Islands Marine National Park. Easily accessed from Phuket, the crystal-clear waters at this marine park attract both divers and snorkellers. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 4



Chiang Mai. With its distinctive Lanna-style wooden temples, superb handicrafts and gracious people, Chiang Mai in north Thailand is also a centre for treks to hill tribe villages. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 5



Phuket. With its spectacular white-sand beaches, luxury resort hotels, plentiful seafood and buzzing nightlife, Phuket is a natural choice for anyone seeking a relaxing holiday. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 6



Mae Hong Son. Hemmed in by high mountains and bordering Myanmar (Burma), Mae Hong Son in the far north is a good starting point for treks to see colourful hill tribes in the surrounding region. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 7



Sukhothai. This ancient city, to the north of Bangkok, is associated with the golden era of Thai history. This magnificent collection of buildings has been awarded Unesco World Heritage status. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 8



Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao. Principal rival to Phuket and the west-coast beaches, the white-sands on the resort island of Ko Samui are lapped by the clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Nearby Ko Phangan and Ko Tao offer yet more perfect beaches, wild nightlife and fabulous diving. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 9



Krabi. This town and its surrounding islands in south Thailand have stunning beaches, lush national parks, excellent diving and snorkelling, and a fiery southern cuisine to sample. For more information, click here .
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Top Attraction 10



Ayutthaya. Another Unesco World Heritage site and former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya is easily accessed from Bangkok by coach or by boat along the Chao Phraya River. For more information, click here .
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Editor’s Choice




Gruesome masks at the Phee Ta Khon Festival.
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Thailand for Families

Ancient City: Samut Prakan. See Thailand in a nutshell. Replicas of its most famous sights, some full-size, others scaled down, are strewn around this open-air park. For more information, click here .
Sampran Riverside Resort : Nakhon Pathom. Traditional dances, Thai boxing (muay thai) and other forms of folk culture are performed in a garden setting near Bangkok. For more information, click here .
Sea Life Ocean World: Bangkok. A giant aquarium with over 30,000 marine creatures will leave the kids spellbound. They can even ride in a glass-bottomed boat. For more information, click here .


Top Beaches

Ao Kantiang: Ko Lanta. No pressing crowds, only pure white sand and clear aquamarine waters. For more information, click here .
Ao Hin Khok: Ko Samet. One of Samet’s less busy beaches, it has a nice laidback vibe. For more information, click here .
Hat Kuat: Ko Phangan. It’s easy to see why this lovely beach gets so many repeat visitors. For more information, click here .
Hat Nai Harn: Phuket. Scant development and a broad stretch of white sand make this a clear winner. For more information, click here .
Hat Tham Phra Nang: Krabi. Utterly gorgeous, this is possibly Thailand’s most stunning beach. For more information, click here .
Ko Nang Yuan: near Ko Tao. Three islets joined by mere wisps of the softest sand guarantee this island beach top billing. For more information, click here .



Pha Mak Duk Cliff in Phu Kradueng National Park.
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Best National Parks

Doi Inthanon National Park: Chiang Mai Province. This natural reserve is centred around Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon. For more information, click here .
Erawan National Park: Kanchanaburi Province. The seven-level Erawan Waterfall is the star attraction at this national park to the west of Bangkok. For more information, click here .
Kaeng Krachan National Park: Phetchaburi Province. Thailand’s largest national park is, surprisingly, one of the least explored. For more information, click here .
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park: Gulf of Thailand. Expect varied topography, with beaches, marshes, lush forests and mountains at this vast reserve. For more information, click here .
Khao Sok National Park: Northern Andaman Coast. South Thailand’