Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand - Northern Thailand (Chapter)

This is the Northern Thailand chapter from Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand guidebook.

Thailand packs in a bit of everything. Hit Bangkok, one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast Asia, delve into the country's past at historical parks, go rafting and trekking upcountry, and get a culture fix at a homestay in the northeast.

• learn to be a mahout (elephant caretaker) at Lampang's Thai Elephant Conservation Center
• maps
• cycle around the awesome ruins of Thailand's 'golden age' at Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Parks
• transport
• restaurants & accommodation
• get awestruck by the scenery in Pha Taem National Park

Coverage includes: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & around, Lampang, Pai, Sukhothai & around, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Nan & around, Northeast Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) & around, Khao Yai National Park, Phanom Rung & around, Surin & around, Ubon Ratchathani & around, Mukdahan & around, That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Khai, Loei, Chiang Khan, Understand Thailand, Thailand Today, History, Culture, Environment, Survival Guide, Directory A-Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around and Getting Around.