National Geographic Traveler: Thailand

by PARKES, CARL

• ISBN13: 9780792279433
• ISBN10: 0792279433
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: National Geographic

Summary

In-depth site descriptions and background information Insightful features on history, culture,and contemporary life More than 260 vivid color photographs 22 detailed, full-color maps Mapped walking tours Specially commissioned artwork Clear, easy-to-use design Complete visitor information plus hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

Table of Contents

How to use this guide	6	(2)
About the authors	8	(1)
History & culture	9	(54)
Thailand today	10	(10)
Food & drink	20	(4)
People & religion	24	(8)
The land	32	(4)
History	36	(12)
The arts	48	(15)
The regions	63	(1)
Bangkok	63	(54)
Introduction & map	64	(14)
Feature: Mudras of the Buddha	78	(9)
Chinatown	87	(5)
Eastern Bangkok	92	(6)
Walk: The old farang quarter	98	(3)
Dusit	101	(3)
Walk: Dusit Park	104	(2)
Feature: The royal family	106	(3)
Thon Buri	109	(4)
Boat trip: Along the Chao Phraya	113	(4)
Around Bangkok	117	(30)
Introduction & map	118	(10)
Feature: Death Railway	128	(6)
Feature: Architecture & sculpture of Ayutthaya	134	(13)
East Coast	147	(16)
Introduction & map	148	(15)
Northeast Thailand	163	(28)
Introduction & map	164	(14)
Feature: Silk	178	(13)
Central Thailand	191	(20)
Introduction & map	192	(8)
Feature: Arts of Sukhothai	200	(11)
Northern Thailand	211	(50)
Introduction & map	212	(6)
Walk: Through the heart of Chiang Mai	218	(6)
Feature: National Parks of the North	224	(10)
Feature: Northern hill tribes	234	(12)
Feature: Orchids	246	(15)
Southern Thailand	261	(46)
Introduction & map	262	(4)
Walk: Phetchaburi	266	(18)
Feature: People of the sea	284	(6)
Ko Samui archipelago	290	(6)
Feature: Marine national parks of the South	296	(11)
Far South	307	(40)
Introduction & map	308	(14)
Islands of the Southwest	322	(18)
Feature: Impact of tourism	340	(7)
Travelwise	347	(44)
Planning your trip	348	(1)
How to get to Thailand	349	(1)
Getting around	350	(3)
Practical advice	353	(1)
Emergencies	353	(1)
Other information	354	(2)
Hotels & restaurants by region	356	(25)
Shopping	381	(4)
Entertainment & activities	385	(4)
Language guide	389	(2)
Index	391	(7)
Credits	398