Gulf of Thailand

by Spooner, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781908206626
• ISBN10: 1908206624
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-04
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

Beaches, resorts, national parks and cultured towns garland the length of the Gulf Coast with the islands offering unbridled hedonism. Whether you want to relax on one of the Gulf's fine beaches, roam ancient ruins or immerse yourself in Bangkok, Footprint focusGulf of Thailand will show you all the main sights plus a few more that are off the beaten track. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around Comprehensive listings including where to eat & sleep, and have fun Overview map of the region so you can get your bearings with the key highlights showing you what not to miss Detailed street maps for important towns and cities Slim enough to fit in your pocket Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint focusguide will help you get the most out of the Gulf of Thailand without weighing you down. The content of Footprint focusGulf of Thailand guide has been extracted from Footprint's Thailand Handbook and Footprint's Southeast Asia Handbook.

Author Biography

Andrew Spooner is a feature, travel and sports writer and photographer. His work appears regularly in the British national newspapers Independent on Sunday, The Independent, The Guardian, The Observer as well as CNN Traveller, GQ magazine and Bike. Broadcast activity includes regular appearances as a Southeast Asia and travel expert for Sky News as well as reporting on breaking news stories in the region for the British media. 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. Andrew is also the author of Footprint’s Southeast Asia and Cambodia guidebooks. 

Table of Contents

Gulf of Thailand – 1) Phetburi to Chumphon, 2) Surat Thani and around 3) Koh Samui 4) Koh Phangan 5) Koh Tao 6) Nakhon Si Thammarat and around 7) Bangkok