Frommer's Bangkok Day by Day »

Colin Hinshelwood left his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland to travel the world when he was 18. He first arrived in Bangkok in 1987. After countless years in many foreign lands he returned to Thailand to settle in 2001. Working for CPA Media in northern Thailand, Colin, or ‘Hinsh’ as he is known, has written and contributed to several Asian tour guides. In between covering Burmese and Palestinian issues, he contributes regularly to magazines such as Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure.

13 Self-Guided Tours. 28 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everythingin the smartest, most time-efficient way.

• The best of Bangkok in one, two or three days

• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule and taste

• Hundreds of evocative colour photos

• Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place

• Hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for all budgets

• A tear-resistant foldout mapenclosed in a handy plastic

wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

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17 Favourite Moments.

1 The Best Full-Day Tours.

The Best in One Day.

The Best in Two Days.

The Best in Three Days.

2 The Best Special-Interest Tours.

Bangkok Food Safari.

Buddhist Temples of Old Bangkok.

Bangkok for Kids.

Mind, Body & Soul.

3 The Best Neighbourhood Tours.

The Old City.

Chao Phraya River.

Chinatown.

4 The Best Shopping.

Shopping Best Bets.

Bangkok Shopping A to Z.

5 The Great Outdoors.

Lumphini Park.

Dusit Park.

6 The Best Dining.

Dining Best Bets.

Bangkok Dining A to Z.

7 The Best Nightlife.

Nightlife Best Bets.

Bangkok Nightlife A to Z.

8 The Best Arts & Entertainment.

Arts & Entertainment Best Bets.

Arts & Entertainment A to Z.

9 The Best Accommodation.

Accommodation Best Bets.

Bangkok Accommodation A to Z.

10 The Best Day Trips & Excursions.

Kanchanaburi.

Khao Yai National Park.

Pattaya.

Ayutthaya.

The Savvy Traveller.

Before You Go.

Getting There.

Getting Around.

Fast Facts.

Local Customs, Traditions & Taboos.

Useful Phrases & Menu Terms.

Phone Numbers & Websites.