No comments about Thailand Insight Pocket Guide.

No comments about Erlebnis Thailand.

No comments about Thailand Independent Travel Pocket Map (Bartholomew World Travel Series Maps).

No comments about Thailand Insight Guide (Insight Guides).

2 comments about Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Thailand, 1e (THE GREEN GUIDE).

1. We have just about every Thailand guidebook here at our school. When we set off on our last photo trip we took with us only three guides. The book that turned out to be the most useful was the Michelin Green Guide for Thailand. The two large maps at the front were very useful in planning the trip. One map highlighted the best places to visit in Thailand (using a 3 star system). The other map gave suggested round trip tours in different areas of Thailand. Another useful feature of the book is that places are sorted alphabetically rather than by region. This meant fast and easy access to places we wanted to visit. As well as details about what to see in each location (again with a 3 star system helping you pick out the highlights) there is also an excursion list for other places to see in the area. Many of these extras aren't listed in your regular guide. As we were driving, we found it invaluable that they always clearly showed us how to get to each location and they never once got us lost. Some people might not like the absence of a hotel listing, but we found this no problem in Thailand. Hotels and guesthouses are always easy to find.



2. This is the most useful map I could find about Thailand, but it's not the most comfortable or durable one, for convenience go for the B & B Map (check out my review about that map).

   The best and unbeatable advantage of this map (yet) is that the names of the places on the map are written both in English AND in Thai. Clearly, this is a valuable asset in a country where many locals don't speak (not to say read) the language. For this plus point this map is the best choice hands down.

   Downsizes:

   This map is big due to its scale of 1:1,400,000 (the biggest in the market) that can be a little clumsy at certain times but allow the existence of many details. Take into account the fact that it's not laminated (unlike the runner up B& B) and therefore not waterproof

   Another disadvantage is the fact that there are no city maps alongside the main Thailand map as there are in the maps of most of the competitors. About that I can reveal the fact that in the main cites and islands you will get free copies of similar maps - so the only map you'll really need is the full-size map of Thailand.

No comments about Collins Illustrated Guide to Thailand.

No comments about Thailand (Thomas Cook Travellers).

1 comments about Ko Samui/S. Thailand Travel Map (updated).

1. There's no streets drawn on Ko Samui!! The route numbers are actually printed, along with hotel names and attractions, but there are no roads printed on the island whatsoever...The rest of the map seems ok, but if you need Ko Samui, don't bother with this one...

No comments about Independent Travellers Thailand, Singapore & Malaysia 2002: The Budget Travel Guide.

No comments about The Gold and Silver Road of Trade and Friendship: The McLeod and Richardson Diplomatic Missions to Tai States in 1837.