No comments about Thailand Wall Map First Edition (Periplus Wall Maps).

No comments about Traditional Festivals in Thailand (Images of Asia).

2 comments about Thailand for Travellers by Travellers (For Travellers By Travellers Guidebook Series).

1. While this guide has its shortcomings (mostly in under-reviewed sections of the country), the writing is fresh, intelligent and insightful. The authors have tried very admirably to cover every province of Thailand, which is surely no small task. The snippets of history and other information throughout the volume provide very well a background to the areas covered. Bravo.



2. I got this guidebook after meeting one of the authors in the late 1990's. For the market they were targeting (budget backpacker), I thought the guide was excellent. The major drawback I recall is that there was no information on accomodation and restaurants above the budget level, which can be a drawback if you are looking to splurge and have no ideas of places to go on your own.
   
   The authors all went their separate ways professionally and went on to different careers a few years after this was written (their first and only other guide was a Vietnam guidebook). And, there's no doubt about it, with competition such as Rough Guide and Lonely Planet, its a tough business to be in.

No comments about Thailand (Eyewitness Travel Guides).

No comments about Lombok: Indonesia Regional Maps (Periplus Travel Maps) (Indonesia Regional Maps).

1 comments about Ancient Sukhothai: Thailand's Cultural Heritage.

1. Every day Dawn's anew, for each of her works is a monument to diligence, reverence as much as research, and a new approach to an ancient topic. The appearance of yet another book on Southeast Asian cultures, their historical legacy, their sheer beauty, their island of enchantment in a world that has by no means passed them by, reminds us of the richness of archaeology, our one tie to what we are, who we were, and who we would hope to become.
   Carol Miller, Mexico City

1 comments about Descriptions of Old Siam (Oxford in Asia Paperbacks).

1. This book is both a scholar's and an arm-chair traveller's delight as you travel through Thailand (and Burma) through the eyes of travellers from different times and places. I found the differing views of daily life very interesting. There is also much to read about in the areas of wats/bots (temples) and asian art. It's not an easy read, though, and I found the print too small for prolonged sampling.

No comments about Walking Buddha's Path.

1 comments about Groovy Map 'n' Guide Bangkok By Day.

1. I got alot out of this map- it fell apart in my hands after the 3rd day I used it to death! Its written and reviewed by a foreigner living in the city for many years so there is alot of local insight into Bangkok, Thai people, the way things work etc. I was happy to be prepared about all these places and things to do as well as those insider tips and top 10 things to do. Quite Funny as well in places. Thanks to the crew over there for makign what is a huge place seem easy to deal with. Ed C.

5 comments about Groovy Map & Guide Bangkok by Night (Groovy Map "N" Guide).

1. I liked this cool and hip guide which told me where to go for bars and clubs. I also liked the fact they had a gay section. The map is laminated so it wont tear or get wet. It is pretty cool and you wont feel dumb carrying it around with you as you tour the city.



2. I bought this map and guide expecting it to be a cute add-on and I didnt think I would actually use it for real info on my trip to Bangkok. BUT not so! I used this Groovy Guide way more than the guidebook I brought with me. Its packed full of really good info about temples, places to visit, what to avoid (scams and fake tour guides, gem scams and tuk-tuk scmas) what to defeinitely do (best views, best river trips, best massages) and what to eat (amazing street food!!) I totally used this map to bits for my stay and was worth every cent. I would say it was way better than the other guide books and stuff I had and didnt really use. The maps is easy to carry around with you. Highly recommend.



3. This map has all the necessary highlights on sights, restaurants and hotels. The map is laminated so it can take alot of abuse during your travel. It really prepares one well prior to the visit. One of the best maps I have ever used.



4. I visited Thailand for the first time last year. My first night there, I took a cab from Bangkok, followed the tout cabdrivers advice to to go to a certain hotel "bad mistake". I stayed at an awful, expensive, and overpriced excuse for a room. I was so disgusted by this experience that I left for Pattaya the next day. Pattaya was very nice, but I think I missed out on the true Bangkok experience. I bought this guide before I go on my trip this year, and I am very impressed with it. It has many words of wisdom from an experienced traveler. I enjoy his sense of humor and fun practical map. The graphics are excellent and having locations written in Thai as well as English will increase your chance of getting to your destination. Two thumbs up!!!



5. I just moved to Bangkok and have found this map so immensely handy that I had to get another one (my husband kept stealing our shared copy!) Now we have copies of both this edition and the updated one. While this is great, do yourself a favor and get the updated on with the sunset photo on the cover.