Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Thailand (PDF Chapter)

This is the Thailand chapter from Lonely Planet’s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guidebook.

Thailand is an abundant land with naturally good looks and warm hospitality. A stunning coastline lapped at by cerulean seas invites winter-weary travellers, while the northern moun-tains that cascade into the misty horizon invite scenic journeys.

• join the crowds and the chaos in hyperactive Bangkok
• maps
• overdose on sunsets on Ko Pha-Ngan
• transport
• get dive certified on Ko Tao
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Bangkok, Ayuthaya, Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Chiang Mai & around, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Kanchanaburi, Sangkhlaburi, Mae Sot, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), Khao Yai Nation-al Park, Phanom Rung Historical Park, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom, Nong Khai, Eastern Gulf Coast, Ko Samet, Chanthaburi & Trat, Ko Chang, South-ern Gulf Coast, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan, Ko Tao, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, The Andaman Coast, Ranong, Ko Chang, Ko Phayam, Khao Sok National Park, Hat Khao Lak & around, Surin Islands Marine National Park, Similan Islands Marine Na-tional Park, Phuket, Krabi Town, Railay, Ko Phi-Phi, Ko Lanta, Ko Tarutao Marine National Park, Understand Thailand, Thailand Today, History, People & Culture, Arts, Food & Drink, Envi-ronment, Survival Guide.