Friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand radiates a golden hue from its glittering temples and tropical beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Thailand, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice: -inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors, -planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip, -local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique, -plus a food spotters guide, islands and beaches planner and a responsible travel feature. Coverage includes: Planning, Bangkok & around, Central Thailand, Ko Chang & East, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Hua Hin & Southern Gulf, Ko Samui & Lower Gulf, Phuket & Andaman Coast, Understand & Survival