Bangkok Encounter guide - 3rd Edition

The new edition of this guide will be in stock mid-June - you can pre-order the new book now. This current edition will be out of stock mid-May.

Bangkok is excess in all of its unrestrained glory. Bigger, better, more: the city is insatiable, a monster that feeds on concrete, shopping malls and diesel exhaust.

What will your Bangkok encounter be? Watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars Eating your way through the fresh, irresistible andaff ordable world of Thai street food? Recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palmfringed beach, just a few hours away?

Discover twice the city in half the time!

• full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation
• Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very best eating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights
• unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of a short break
• insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk’s insights into the benefi ts of meditation, and a local food writer’s tips on the best places to experience authentic Thai cuisine