THAILAND HANDBOOK FOOTPRINT

From the high-octane bustle of Bangkok nightlife to adventure travel in Northern Thailand, Footprint's fully revised, fourth edition handbook offers Thailand's continuous flow of Western visitors a dazzling array of experiences. Written and revised by authors who have both extensive experience and a passionate interest in Thailand, this guide offers incomparable background information about Thai history and culture. A new-and-improved table of contents and a new front map highlighting the best sights help visitors plan their trip and navigate the area. Packed with practical tips on how to dodge the tourist traps and explore lesser-known corners, the book includes the latest details on the beaches and resorts of Southern Thailand, as well as trekking, river rafting, and exploring in Northern Thailand. Practical listings on everything from accommodations, bus routes and hiring cars, to bars and other nightlife are included. A section entitled "How Big Is Your Footprint?" presents the publisher's acclaimed "Responsible Travel" perspective. With a spirit of adventure and this definitive Footprint guide, exploring Thailand is made easy and continuously revealing.

Joshua has a long-standing interest in Southeast Asia and Thailand in particular. He spent a year living in a small town in northeast Thailand in the early 1980's returning in 2001 for another year. Since then he has visited the country 2 to 3 times each year. He has written many books about the country, given radio broadcasts and lectured on cruise liners. He speaks Thai, Lao and Indonesian. Jane has been visiting Thailand for over ten years. She is an artist and is particularly inspired by the Khmer ruins of Thailand.