The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands: Travel Guide with eBook

This practical travel guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands features detailed factual travel tips and structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. Fully updated post-COVID-19, this guide comes with a free eBook and covers Bangkok, the East Coast, Southern Thailand's Gulf and Andaman coasts, and the deep South.

Inside you'll find recommendations for every type of traveller, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Phetchaburi to family activities in child-friendly places like Ang Thong National Marine Park, or chilled-out breaks in popular spots like Ko Pha Ngan. Carefully planned itineraries give a taste of the destination's richness and diversity, created for different time frames and types of trip. Each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights ordered geographically, and recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, and shops.

Packed with time-saving tips and insider knowledge, this guide helps you beat the crowds and find the best local spots for diving, snorkelling, sea-canoeing, cycling, massages, boat trips, and rock-climbing. Colour-coded maps make navigation easier, while inspirational full-colour photography showcases stunning locations like the Tham Phraya Nakhon Cave Complex and Ko Mook. The comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter offers fascinating insights into Thailand's history, religion, environment, and wildlife, plus a handy language section and glossary. Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty, and expertise, this guide will help you make the most of Thailand's spectacular beaches and islands.