Thailand

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you. The best guide to Thailand, packed with essentials Palaces, museums, Buddhist wats, and Khmer ruins in Bangkok and the north National parks, treks to tribal villages, waterfalls, beaches Floating markets, night bazaars, and craft centers for leather and silk, aniques and amulets, silver and celadon Thai boxing, classical dance, pubs, bars, and discos Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Luxury towers, distinctive resorts, simple guest houses Elegant restaurants and garden cafes, canteens and watering holes for hot Thai fare and western food Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 15 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features Important contacts, smart travel tips Fodor's Choice What's Where Pleasures & Pastimes Festivals Background essays Complete index