Traveler's Companion Thailand

A Buddhist kingdom and democracy flourishing under tropical skies, Thailand is unique in all of Asia. It possesses remote hill tribes, extensive national parks, and glittering temples, long sandy beaches, untouched islands ringed with coconut palms. It has holy caves, subterranean Buddhas draped in fairy lights, night markets, honey-scented jasmine, easy transportation, fine food and reasonable prices. Thailand is God's gift to the traveler. The Thais themselves are a remarkable people. In adapting to an industrializing economy, they nevertheless have retained much of their traditional culture, and all of their friendly and welcoming disposition. Whether you seek the wonder of ancient cities, and river journeys, an exotic nightlife, the thrill of scuba diving, or sailing around the islands of the Andaman Sea, Traveler's Thailand Companion will show you in up-to-the-minute detail how best to achieve your goal. (5 3/4 x 8 3/4, 256 pages, color photos, color maps)