Lonely Planet Bangkok

by Lonely Planet, Anirban Mahapatra

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

Discover Bangkok's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from visiting Wat Suthat to marvel at one of Thailand's biggest Buddhas to taking a sunset sightseeing river cruise from Sathron/Central Pier, and indulging your senses at Bang Rak's historic Spice Alley.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Bangkok travel

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 Bangkok and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Bangkok so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Wat Arun Temple; the abandon Sathorn Unique Tower; and the Golden Mount monasterySpecial features on Bangkok's nightlife, eat like a local, navigate the marketsExpert 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 Bangkok 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 Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi; Banglamphu; Thewet & Dusit; Chinatown; Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chi & Ratchathewi; Riverside, Silom & Lumphini; Sukhumvit; Northern Bangkok plus day trips to Ayuthaya; Amphawa; Nakhon Pathom; Phetchaburi; Kanchanaburi; Lop Buri 

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

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction, Guidebook, Asia

582 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1995

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Hailee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so excited to go on my trip!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonely Plant books are the BEST travel guides out there and they're the only ones I'll buy. They provide very accurate and helpful information.

[Karl Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provided some great insight on places to see, neighborhoods to know about, and a variety of other general information for our trip to Bangkok. Was great to have it focused just on Bangkok, too.

Of course, a mix of this book and simply searching on Google Maps, Trip Advisor, and other sites seems to be kind of necessary these days... but this book still tends to pick out better things than we can find on Google or Trip Advisor. One restaurant we tried had great reviews on Google and Trip Advisor... but was a total stinker in the taste department when we finally got our food. Seems like travel books like this Lonely Planet one will generally have a more discerning palate reviewing restaurants, so instead of a bunch of people giving restaurant reviews who are unfamiliar with good Thai food, a book like this helps you ensure you get some fairly well-qualified suggestions.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential reading for anyone visiting Bangkok!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having the map of Catuchak market with me when I was in the middle of Chatuchak market was a life saver.

[Tinea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another place in which I am working too hard to explore and too alone to revel in eating out and going out, so it's a world shrunk to hotel gyms and room service and the commute to an office, even as the world expands across oceans and continents. I didn't get out enough to rate this one.

[Kari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first City lonely planet I have bought. I will be able to get a better rating in a couple days as I travel around Bangkok

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really handy little guide, easy to carry and does the job. Maps much better than the main Thailand guidebook published this year too.

[Maha · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful but a bit outdated

This was a helpful guide but a few of the restaurants they recommended were closed. Also, it is a bit disorganized and hard to navigate.

[Murshid Mukul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its a nice Book.I think it will be very helpful, who are planning to visit Bangladesh. They gave every details. My gratitude to the author.