Bangkok

by Spooner, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781908206770
• ISBN10: 1908206772
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-04
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

Bangkok hums with the energy of night markets and neon signs. Everything from hip clubs and pubs to jazz bars and indie gigs can be found around Khaosan Road and Siam Square. In the day, you can climb to the top of Golden Mount and enjoy the fabulous views of Bangkok or wander around the Grand Palace home to some of Bangkok's most spectacular buildings. From the futuristic Skytrain to the irresistible street food, Footprint FocusBangkok provides extensive coverage of 'the City of Angels'. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Bangkok. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat, sleep and party. Lists activities from watching Thai boxing matches to enjoying traditional Thai massages. Detailed maps for various districts within Bangkok. Slim enough to fit in your pocket . Packed with information and advice, Footprint FocusBangkok will help you make the most of your trip without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint focus Bangkokguide has been extracted from Footprint's Thailand Handbook.

Author Biography

Andrew Spooner is a feature, travel and sports writer and photographer. His work appears regularly in The Independent on Sunday, The Independent, CNN Traveller, The Guardian, the Observer, GQ and Bike. He has also taught Media and Journalism, part time, at the University of East London. In his previous life, Andrew travelled through the underbelly of Europe with various punk rock bands and he still likes loud music, played badly. After travelling to Thailand in 1989, Andrew developed a fascination with the country and now shares his time between Bangkok and London