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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sinking your toes into the soft white sand of Ko Lipe's Sunrise Beach to slurping boat noodles with locals at food stands in Ayuthaya, and spotting wild elephants on a night safari at Khao Yai National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand Travel Guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Thailand and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and walk through the Buddhas of Wat Pho, explore Chatuchak weekend market, see the three Sukhothai-era citiesSpecial features on finding the perfect beach, thai food and nightlife, market shopping explainedExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Thai culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of BangkokCovers Bangkok & Around, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Northeastern Thailand, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman Coast Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Thailand.

"To be fortunate enough to visit Thailand—to eat in Thailand—is a deep dive into a rich, many-textured, very old culture of flavors and colors ranging far beyond the familiar spectrum." —Anthony BourdainThailand is known for its incredible street food and specialty stalls. With the help of this book, visitors can experience the very best of streetside dining. Writer, food blogger, and Bangkok resident Chawadee Nualkhair guides you throughout the country—recommending everything from popular favorites to off the beaten path must dos. Divided by region, Nualkhair successfully debunks the myth that Bangkok is the only place to find great Thai street food. By eating her way across the country, from Phuket in the south to Chiang Mai in the north, she ensures all travelers will have a tasty, authentic experience. Nualkhair draws on her vast experience to provide essential tips on and logistic help in locating the best street food stalls, including:An introduction to and pronunciation guide for common ingredients and dishesDirections to each locationStreet maps for each areaServing optionsOrdering tipsSeating and bathroom facilitiesPhotos of the best dishesThis edition has been updated and revised, and includes 11 new street stall recommendations.In case you want to recreate your favorite finds at home, this book also includes 12 recipes for popular dishes, adapted for Western kitchens and ingredients.

"I felt like the luckiest person on earth when I not only met Chawadee, but had her as my personal food navigator through Bangkok. We walked, boated, and ate our way through some of the best food I've ever had, all thanks to Chawadee, her warmth and expertise. And now you get to have the next best thing: her fantastic book. Enjoy every delicious bite." —Phil Rosenthal ("Somebody Feed Phil")Learn the secrets of Thai cooking that only local foodies know about!Real Thai Cooking is a labor of love by Thailand's leading food blogger and street food expert, Chawadee "Chow" Nualkhair and Lauren Lulu Taylor who did the recipe testing and editing and provided many of the photographs. Her book presents the full range of iconic Thai recipes together with fascinating back stories that enable you to truly appreciate what you are cooking and eating!This book presents insider recipes and secrets about Thai food that only local foodies know about:Chef Black's famous Sriracha Sauce recipe (from Blackitch Artisan Kitchen) and the story of how this hot sauce was invented (most people think it is Vietnamese, but it is really 100% Thai!)The world's best Pad Thai and how this dish has come to define Thailand's national identityMinced Chicken Kanom Jeen and the Portuguese Influence on Thai FoodMee Krob (Fried Rice Noodles)—the dish that saved Siam from colonizationAnd many more delicious recipes and nuggets of Thai food lore!With over 75 recipes and over 200 color photos, this is the cookbook every Thai food lover will want!

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Thailand's Islands & Beaches.Discover Thailand's Islands & Beaches' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from contemplating the serene turquoise waters of Hat Sunrise on Ko Lipe; to heading deep into Khao Sok National Park, where 100 wild elephants are thought to live in dense forest; and joining the locals who flock to Surat Thani Night Market for barbecue and noodles.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Thailand's Islands & Beaches effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of ThailandGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace, to Chatuchak Weekend Market, and Ko KutEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Thailand's Islands & Beaches culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Bangkok and Around, Ko Chand and the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin and the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui and the Lower Gulf, Phuket and the Andaman CoastCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sinking your toes into the soft white sand of Ko Lipe''s Sunrise Beach to slurping boat noodles with locals at food stands in Ayuthaya, and spotting wild elephants on a night safari at Khao Yai National Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Thailand Travel Guide:

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Thailand and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and walk through the Buddhas of Wat Pho, explore Chatuchak weekend market, see the three Sukhothai-era citiesSpecial features on finding the perfect beach, thai food and nightlife, market shopping explainedExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Thai culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of BangkokCovers Bangkok & Around, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Northeastern Thailand, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman Coast

 

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s Thailand.

Lonely Planet's Experience Thailand is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Escape to the quiet beaches of Ko Kut, dig into spicy fish curries in Phuket, dance at a secret rave in Ko Mak - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Thailand's best experiences and get away from the everyday!Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Thailand:Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable tripInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughoutHighlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsFresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sightsInsider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a localExpert insights take you to the heart of the place - food, culture, history, politicsPractical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travelCovers Bangkok, Central Thailand, Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Ko Chang and the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin and the Upper Gulf, Phuket and the Andaman Coast, Ko Samui and the Lower Gulf The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Thailand, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Thailand's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.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.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)