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| Thailand, 5th Edition (Footprint Thailand Handbook) | 
 enlarge | Author: Claire Boobbyer
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1189717
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 896
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 4.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 1904777449
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9781904777441
ASIN: 1904777449
Publication Date: December 25, 2005
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Condition: This is a brand new, unopened copy in printer-fresh mint condition. NOT a remainder, used, or ex-library.
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Product Description
The essential travel guide to Thailand for adventurous, free-spirited travellers, from the golden Buddhas of Bangkok to the sandy beaches and full moon parties in the south.
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Superior to Lonely Planet guides. April 7, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I took this book with me on my trip to Thailand and I was glad I did. Its tone is much less that of the wannabe-hipster and more of the seasoned realist. To me, that was very fitting for this country in particular.
Much of the subjective criticism within the book was accurate and helpful, such as the honest appraisal of Chiang Mai's night bazaar. Even better were the excellent essays on a the dizzying array of Thai history and culture. They perfectly enhanced what I witnessed firsthand and were not overbearing; I never felt as though I was being spoonfed conclusions.
My only issue is with some of the things that were left out or glossed over. Two cases in point: A person should be aware that cons and criminal activity go on ALL OVER Bangkok. I caught a kid trying to pickpocket me on the Skytrain and it was not a pretty scene. That is a very serious crime and could have really ruined my trip -- so I think in any guide to Thailand this issue needs to be made crystal clear and more attention needs to be given to precautionary measures a traveller can take. Also, although this guide just tells you to casually "bargain" with vendors, one should be aware that the process is not always a smooth one no matter how polite or respectful you are. Most Thais that I encountered were surly when I started bargaining with them and acted quite rude. This is ofcourse all part of the give and take but it is not particularly a fun-filled experience as so many guidebooks would have you believe. You have to be really aggressive and yet finesse the deal, which most Americans are not comfortable doing in their own language much less Thai.
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