Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet''s Discover Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Listen to monks chant in a Bangkok temple, indulge in a beachfront Thai massage on a coral-fringed island, or trek through the jungle to see elephants and gibbons; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Thailand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet''s Discover Thailand: - Full-colour maps and images throughout - Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests - Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots - Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices - Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss - Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - customs, history, art, music, architecture, politics, religion, environment, wildlife, cuisine - Free, convenient pull-out Bangkok map (included in print version), plus over 40 colour maps - Covers Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, Ko Samui, Gulf Coast, Phuket, Andaman Coast and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Discover Thailand, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Thailand''s most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. - Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet''s Thailand guide. - Looking for a guide for Bangkok or Phuket? Check out Lonely Planet''s Bangkok guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bangkok or Phuket, handy-sized guides focused on the can''t-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, China Williams, Austin Bush, Tim Bewer, Mark Beales, David Eimer, Celeste Brash and Adam Skolnick. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.