The Rough Guide to Thailand

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This practical travel guide to Thailand features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Thailand guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Thailand easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to Thailand has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to THAILAND covers: Bangkok, The Central Plains, The North, The East Coast, The Northeast: Isaan, Southern Thailand: the Gulf coast, Southern Thailand: the Andaman coast, The deep South.

Inside this Thailand travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Thailand, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Sukhothai, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Khao Yai National Park, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS 

Essential pre-departure information including Thailand entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Thailand, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Thailand travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for traditional massages, yoga, cycling, trekking, rock-climbing or boat trips.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Pattaya’s best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Thailand, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Thailand guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Thailand features fascinating insights into  Thailand, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Wat Phra Kaew and the spectacular Wat Phu Tok.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Pai, Ko Samet, and many more locations in Thailand, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT 

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK 

Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Thailand allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781839058554
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 10/17/2023
Pages: 744
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm

Series

This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series

Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences


  • Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials 

  • Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide

  • Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination

  • Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure 

  • Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

  • Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights 

  • Insights on history and nature highlights  

  • Easy to use, newspaper-style layout

  • All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

  • Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019 


Format: 129 x 198mm

Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99

Extent: 616–1208 page

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Reviews

3.9 out of 5, 7 global ratings

Amazon Customer

Missing pages

Reviewed on March 11, 2023
Paperback | Verified

I ordered this book a few months ago, and have just started to look through it for some research. Unfortunately the pages I would like to look at are missing. There is also a section of duplicated pages. Disappointed

Amazon Customer

Out of date

Reviewed on February 19, 2023
Paperback | Verified

Out of date

Amazon Customer

very good - even for Thai residents.

Reviewed on December 24, 2019
Paperback | Verified

Friends and family living in Thailand for a long time were impressed with the detailed information provided. We certainly were! Great guide.

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