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Introduction
We went to Thailand in March 1999, so most of the info you'll find here dates from that period unless otherwise stated.
We visited these places:
- Chiang Mai with 3 day trekking in the Pai region
- Mae Hon Son by plane
- Sukothai
- Bangkok-Siem
- Reap-Bangkok
- Southern Thailand: Phang Nga, Krabi: Ao Nang-Rai Leh, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Samui;
- Bangkok
Guidebooks
Footprint Handbook Thailand
I think this is a
great guidebook. It has lots of background information, and it lists
much more hotels and restaurants then the LP f.i. Also, if you prefer
middle class hotels, you'll get a much wider choice then at LP. Another
advantage is that at least not everybody has this guidebook. The new
edition 1999 in paperback is out now. Recommended !
Lonely Planet Thailand
I had also bought this book, but I didn't take it with me except for
some copies to save on the weight. In order to prepare your trip, I
liked this one a bit better then the Footprint, because it reads a bit
easier, and their maps are excellent. Also, their website is excellent
to download an update. Disadvantage is that everybody has it, so you'll
meet people in all the same places. Edition 7/2001.
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