author: Lucy Ridout Paul Gray asin: 184353780X binding: Paperback list price: $18.99 USD amazon price: $12.91 USD

The Rough Guide to Bangkok is your essential handbook to this dynamic and intriguing city. From the royal temples and palaces of Ratanakos to the vibrant weekend market at Chatuchak, the 24-page, full-colour introduction pinpoints all of the city''s highlights. There are details of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus a new ''Authors'' Picks'' feature to highlight the very best options. There is up-to-date information on excursions around the city, including trips to the grandiose ruins of Ayutthaya and the war sights along the River Kwai.

asin: 174059634X binding: Map list price: $8.99 USD amazon price: $8.99 USD

Buddhist temples, vibrant markets, river-view restaurants and the most happening bar scene in South-East Asia lie hidden behind Bangkok's modern city streetscape.

author: Editors of Time Out asin: 1846700213 binding: Paperback list price: $19.95 USD amazon price: $14.96 USD

In recent years, Bangkok’s image has been transformed from that of a chaotic free-for-all into a confident city brimming with design and sophistication — but one that still retains a vibrant street life rarely seen in the developed world. This comprehensive travel guide chronicles the city’s new identity, dynamic popular culture, exciting clubs and restaurants, and rich cultural heritage, as well as its gorgeous nearby beaches. Bangkok’s lively gay and lesbian scene is covered in depth.

author: China Williams asin: 1741045703 binding: Paperback list price: $11.99 USD amazon price: $9.59 USD

What Will Your Bangkok Encounter Be?...grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time over mouthwatering seafood (p168)...shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother of all Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong (p24)...joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) from midnight till dawn (p166)...turning the tables - watching the tourists instead of the locals - at (in)famous Khao San Road (p54)Discover Twice the City in Half the Time......full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for ea

author: Nancy Chandler asin: 9748062937 binding: Map list price: $12.95 USD amazon price: $12.95 USD

Described by top guidebooks and travel writers as 'the best tourist map of Bangkok', 'an indispensable guide' and 'the very best resource', Nancy Chandler's colorful Map of Bangkok is jam packed with information. It includes detailed area maps of not just Central Bangkok but also Greater Bangkok, the Central Shopping Area, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Chinatown, the backpacker's haven of Khao San and the more upmarket expatriate haven of Sukhumvit area. The map is accompanied by an 88 page pocketbook-size directory/guide including secrets rarely shared with visitors.

author: Jerry Hopkins asin: 079460224X binding: Paperback list price: $14.95 USD amazon price: $10.17 USD

In the colorful tradition of Hemingway's A Movable Feast, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling 25 of the city's most unforgettable characters.

author: DK Publishing asin: 0756636493 binding: Paperback list price: $12.00 USD amazon price: $9.60 USD

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

author: Joe Cummings China Williams asin: 174059858X binding: Paperback list price: $17.99 USD amazon price: $12.23 USD

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author: China Williams Aaron Anderson Brett Atkinson Tim Bewer Becca Blond Virginia Jealous Lisa Steer asin: 1741043077 binding: Paperback list price: $26.99 USD amazon price: $17.81 USD

Discover ThailandUncover Bangkok's best street stalls or enjoy a skyscraping gourmet dinner.Climb aboard a long-tail boat and island hop to your own isolated beach paradise.Get soaked at Songkran, the Thai celebration that becomes the world's biggest water fight.Trek off the beaten path in remote Isan to watch a rare solar alignment at an ancient Angkor temple.In This GuideTen authors, 259 days of in-country research and 150 maps.Trek, dive or monkey-watch with our detailed coverage of national parks and natural wonders.Visit lone