Lonely Planet Thailand

Hotter than a 'rat-shit pepper', this best-selling guide gives you the goods on surviving crazy Bangkok, exploring exotic landscapes and discovering what lies behind that famous Thai smile. 148 easy-to-read maps hundreds of places to stay, from squat-toilet guesthouses to luxe spa resorts indepth analysis of the intricacies of Thai culture where to learn Thai massage and master meditation special sections covering Thai art, music, theatre and religion Thai script throughout for easy reference, and handy language chapter with essential Thai words and phrases