Thailand

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	This unique guide explores southern Thailand's coastline along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, covering both the popular and the remote spots--some of the finest islands and beaches in Asia. Coverage runs the gamut from Pattaya's high-end resorts to world-class rock climbing on the limestone cliffs of Krabi to the legendary backpacker culture of Ko Pha-Ngan color. 24 maps. Clicking on the pictures will take you directly to Amazon.com in order to place your order
Review: If there's one thing Thailand has plenty of, it's islands and beaches. Brilliant coral reefs, hidden lagoons, and limestone cliffs are staples of this tropical paradise, and depending on where you go, you can have it all in a variety of settings, from the most luxurious cliff-side hotel to the most rustic of palm-thatch and bamboo huts on the beach. What's more, there are plenty of beaches to choose from: Thailand's coast runs along both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Whatever your idea of paradise, Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches has the information you're looking for. From its opening chapters detailing the history, geography, culture, economy, and politics of Thailand to its practical information about getting around and detailed descriptions of the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand coasts, Lonely Planet Thailand is all you'll really need to make your beach-combing vacation a trip to remember.

	Written by a former Peace Corps volunteer to Thailand who is deeply conversant in the country's language, culture, and history, Thailand offers travelers the most up-to-date information about which places to go and which to avoid, how to get there and get around once you're there, and how to keep yourself healthy and safe. Thailand tells you everything you need to know for a rewarding tour of a fascinating land. Clicking on the pictures will take you directly to Amazon.com in order to place your order
Review: What makes Thailand so special? For one thing, it is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been colonized by a foreign power. Though certainly influenced by the West, it has never had its culture or its political systems run over by outsiders--a fate suffered by all of its neighbors, from Vietnam to Indonesia. Thus Thailand is a curious mixture of Western entrepreneurial spirit, tough-minded Thai individualism, and a deep reverence for tradition. All this makes Thailand an ideal place to visit, a country bursting with natural beauty, famous for the hospitality of its people, and equipped with all the modern conveniences: a national transportation system, up-to-date urban centers, and an exciting cultural milieu, from historical sites to a booming nightlife. In fact, there's so much going on in Thailand that a good guidebook is absolutely essential, and Lonely Planet Thailand is one of the best.