Inside This Book…

37 weeks of in-depth research
150+ temples
245 bowls of noodles consumed
3219 km of coastline
Inspirational photos
At-a-glance practical info
Pull-out city map
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout

“The Mekong. It’s an exotic name guaranteed to fire up the imagination. Riding high on the global hotlist, the region is home to such iconic sights as Angkor Wat, Halong Bay and Luang Prabang.” – Nick Ray, Lonely Planet Writer

Nobody knows Thailand like Lonely Planet. Our 13th edition will have you soaking up the sun on the island paradises of the south, trekking among the hill tribes and riding elephants in Chiang Mai, discovering the ancient temples of Sukhothai and snapping up bargains or being pampered in a spa in Bangkok.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Detailed advice on everything from food & drink to transport & health
Special 'Thailand & You' chapter with tips on culture and etiquette
Extensive Deep South coverage eases your travels in the conflicted region

On a wild road trip, three men find inner peace in the city that never sleeps.

DK Eyewitness Thailands beaches & Islands travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Thailands beaches and islands region by region; from the unforgettable beaches of Phuket, Ko Samuii and Ko Phi Phi to the best attractions of the Krabi province with useful background on everything from diving and snorkelling to relaxing in stunning rainforests. DK Eyewitness Thailands beaches & Islands explores every facet of the region from its landscape and wildlife to its history and culture, sports, outdoor activities and nightlife.

Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej, the only king ever born in the United States, came to the throne of his country in 1946 and is now the world’s longest-serving monarch. The King Never Smiles, the first independent biography of Thailands monarch, tells the unexpected story of Bhumibols life and sixty-year rule-how a Western-raised boy came to be seen by his people as a living Buddha, and how a king widely seen as beneficent and apolitical could in fact be so deeply political and autocratic.

HIV is the leading cause of premature death in Thailand. Since the first case of AIDS was reported in 1984 more than one million Thais have been infected. The social, human and economic costs of this burden are enormous.
The Thai government has shown a strong commitment to providing care and support to persons living with HIV/AIDS by launching the National Access to Care Program (NAPHA) in 2003, which provides for publicly financed antiretroviral therapy (ART) to