Synopses & Reviews
Lonely Planet knows how to kick back on Thailand"s best beaches. We"ve detailed the best places to stay, no matter what your budget, so go ahead and work on your tan. Or go diving off gorgeous Ko Phi-Phi, surrender to serenity '" or the Full Moon Party '" on Ko Pha-Ngan, island hop in the Similans'it"s all at your fingertips.
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In This Guide:
Color chapters on diving, activities, national parks '" and beaches!
Perfect places to stay: the best independent reviews of accommodation from bamboo huts to opulent villas
Green Index highlights ecofriendly options
Synopsis
There will never be a better time to experience Thailand's world-class islands and beaches, from trendy Phuket to the remote islands of the Andaman Sea. This map-laden guide also features full coverage of Bangkok.
Synopsis
Discover Thailand's Islands and BeachesSurrender to the serenity of a hammock on Ko Pha-Ngan
Discover Ko Phi-Phi's underwater world of shipwrecks, psychedelic cora and bus-sized whale sharks
Meditate in a cave temple filled with Buddha images and bats
Take time out from paradise in buzzing Bangkok, where world-class dining and shopping await
In This Guide
Four authors, 200 days on the road, one karaoke bar too many
New color Activities chapter: climb, snorkel or kayak through Thailand's coastal playground
Bamboo hut or opulent villa? Independent, authoritative reviews of every sleeping option
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