Thailand Handbook
The second edition of a MOON TRAVEL HANDBOOK written for visitors to Thailand. Includes practical tourist information, accommodation suggestions, tips on travelling around and obtaining visas, as well as coverage of Thai arts, dance, symbolism, religion and festivals. First edition 1992.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1566910420
ISBN13:9781566910422
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:Moon Travel Handbooks
Length:834 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 5.2" x 7.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The Best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Having travelled a lot in Thailand, and owning just about every guidebook, this one is clearly the best. In depth, accurate, intelligent, comprehensive, and amusingly written with a touch of sarcasm. Only problem is that it is somewhat out of date. I am anxiously awaiting a new edition. This is still a most valuable addition to one's references on travel to the Kingdom.
update
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
same as below, it is now 2004 and things have changed in thailand, I am ready for another trip this year and need a guide book, lonely planet doesnt do the trick
Most Informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The Thailand Handbook gives you valuable background information on the culture and history of Thailand. As far as places to go are concerned, it is refreshing to see a guidebook that covers not only the major attractions but also the attractions of smaller towns you might pass through on your journey.
Very well researched handbook 2nd to none
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
From one that has travelled throughout the Kingdom over the past decade; this new kid on the block handbook is the most deeply researched and detailed look at the magic kingdom of several other guides previously used. The historical background, and articulate area descriptions are unrivaled. The Thailand Handbook is the essential travel document for the moderate income traveller who actually enjoys getting out among the people of Thailand, and off dreadful Khao San Rd. I strongly recommend this book to anyone on a budget of over 40 dollars a day in Thailand. If not, one should really go with one of the other "backpack" guides. The LP guide usually has a more extensive selection of low cost accomodations and cheap food in the high concentration seedier tourist areas. Above all, just get out there and enjoy the real Thailand as it's described in Parkes book.
A truly great travel guide without LP's political agenda.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I strongly recommend this travel guide over several that I have read in the past. It covers everything (including beautiful Krabi area in depth) in a very scholarly and thoughtful view of this kind nation. The volume covers Thailand's fabulous extremes from misty blue mountains to the north to the pure tropical paradises of southern Thailand. The islands of the south are unrivaled by anything I have ever seen in the Caribbean! Mr Parkes tells it like is is without the tedious condescending environmental agenda that is the hallmark of the other leading guide. The information in here is easy to access and very up to date. I have used it exclusively in my recent SE Asia travels.
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