Synopsis
Illuminating text: Expert writers bring to life the city's history, culture, current affairs and, above all, the people. Incisive evaluations: From the majestic Grand Palace to boisterous Chinatown, and from refined Jim Thompson's House to sleazy Patpong, it's all here. Evocative photography: Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life. Pictorial guides to the Best of Bangkok: Selected highlights of the city, including the best walks, markets, nightlife and shopping. Area maps plus street atlas: Main sites are cross-referenced by number from text to maps and a street atlas proves the overall picture. Full listings: All the travel details, hotels and contact numbers you'll need.
About the Authors
Brian Bell is a contributor for Langenscheidt titles including: 'Insight Guide - Sicily','Insight City Guide Bangkok','Insight City Guide Boston'.
Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.
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