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AAbhisek Dusit Throne

Hall 94accessories, see Shopping

subindexaccommodation 212-32,

see also Sleeping subindexAmphawa 249Ayuthaya 240Banglamphu 213-17Chinatown 218-19costs 213Dusit 217-18greater Bangkok 232internet resources 220, 224Kanchanaburi 257Khao Yai National Park

260-1Ko Ratanakosin 212-13Ko Samet 244-5Lumphini 221, 226-7Phetchaburi 252Ploenchit 219-21Pratunam 219-21riverside area 221-3Siam Square 219-21Silom 221, 223-6Suvarnabhumi

International Airport 232

Thanon Sukhumvit 228-32

Thewet 217-18Thonburi 212-13

activities 204-10, see also individual activities, Sports & Activities subindex

addresses 275Aids 273air pollution 273air travel 262-3ambulance 271-2Amphawa 236, 247

accommodation 249attractions 248food 249

Ananda Mahidol, King 26Ananda Samakhon Throne

Hall 94animism 55-6antiques 138, 148, see also

Shopping subindexAo Cho 241Ao Hin Khok 241, 244Ao Klang 243, 245Ao Noi Na 243, 245Ao Nuan 241, 244-5Ao Phai 241, 244Ao Phrao 243Ao Phrao 245Ao Phutsa 241, 244-5Ao Thap Thim 241, 244-5Ao Thian 241-3, 245Ao Wong Deuan 241, 245apartments, see Sleeping

subindexaquariums, see Sights

subindexarchitecture 38-41area codes, see inside

front coverart, see Shopping subindexart galleries, see

Entertainment & the Arts subindex

arts 35-51, see also Entertainment & the Arts subindex, individual arts

Asanha Bucha 21ATMs 277Ayuthaya 24, 234, 236-40,

237, 12accommodation 240attractions 236-9drinking 240

food 239information 239transport 238

Ayuthaya Historical Park 236-9

BBaan Baat 81-4, 89 Baan Krua 106-7, 111

walking tour 114Baiyoke II tower 112bamboo rafting 255Bang Kwang prison 274Bang Pa-In 239 Bangkok Bank 40, 103Bangkok Design Festival 22Bangkok International

Fashion Week 20Bangkok International Film

Festival 21Bangkok Jazz Festival 22Bangkok Pride Week 22Banglamphu 82-3

accommodation 213-17attractions 80-91food 160-3shopping 137-8transport 81walking tours 89-91,

162-3, 90, 163Bangrak Market 123Bank of Asia 119-20bargaining 141bars, see Drinking &

Nightlife subindexbathrooms 281beaches 241-4beer 180-1Benjakiti Park 128-9, 130Bhumibol, King 22, 29bicycle travel, see cyclingbird-watching 249, 257boat travel 240, 263-4

dinner cruises 169klorng boats 264longtail boats 121rafting & kayaking 255river ferries 263-4, 6trips 241, 248, 278

books, see also Shopping subindexarchitecture 41

classical literature 42contemporary literature

42-3fiction 43travel literature 223

boxing, see moo·ay taiBrahmanism 56bridges, see Sights subindexBuddha images

Emerald Buddha 29, 67, 71

Golden Buddha 99, 103-4Reclining Buddha 70, 5

Buddhism 20, 21, 22, 55buildings, notable 40, see

also Sights subindexbus travel 264-5business hours 268

bars & clubs 192restaurants 159street vendors 171

Ccafes, see Eating subindexcamera equipment 143, 145camping 260

equipment 143car travel 265cathedrals, see Sights

subindexcave temples 255 caves 251, 255cell phones 281cemeteries 253-4Chakkaphat, King 24Chakri Day 273Chakri dynasty 25-6Chakri, Phraya 25Chao Phraya Express

240, 263Chatuchak Weekend

Market 148-9, 149, 7chemists 276children, travel with 121,

268-9internet resources 269theme parks 260

Children’s Discovery Museum 121, 131

Chinatown 98, 16accommodation 218-19attractions 97-104

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Chinatown continuedfood 164-6shopping 138-9transport 100walking tours 101-4,

165-6, 102, 165Chinese medicine 276Chinese New Year 20Chinese people 54-5, 56Chulalongkorn, King 27Chulalongkorn University

111-12Chung Kai Allied War

Cemetery 254churches, see Sights

subindexcinema 47-9, see also

Entertainment & the Arts subindex

climate 20, 269clothing, see also

Shopping subindex sizes 145, 146

clubs, see Drinking & Nightlife subindex

Coconut Beach 243computer equipment 140Constitution Day 273consulates 271cooking schools 155Coronation Day 273costs 22, 23, 270-1, 276-7

accommodation 213food 159tax refunds 137, 280tipping 159, 277

counterfeit goods 142courses 269-70

cooking 155language 269massage 270meditation 270moo·ay tai 270

credit cards 277cruises, dinner 169culture 3, 54-6curries 155-6customs regulations

270cycling 207, 247, see

also Sports & Activities subindexsafety 73, 279-80

Dđà·grôr 209Damnoen Saduak Floating

Market 245-6dance 50-1, 196-7

festivals 21shrine dancing 196

Death Railway 255Death Railway Bridge

253, 255dehydration 273Democracy Monument

86-7dentists 276design 38-9

Bangkok Design Festival 22

dinner theatres 197-8disabilities, travellers

with 282Don Hoi Lot 248Don Muang Airport 263Don Wai Market 246drinking 180-94, see also

Drinking & Nightlife subindexbusiness hours 192

drinks 180-1, see also Drinking & Nightlife subindexbeer 180-1fruit drinks 180rice whisky 181rum 181water 272whisky 181, 182wine 185

driving 265drugstores 276Dusit 93

accommodation 217-18

attractions 92-6food 163-4transport 94

Dusit Park 94-5, 5Dusit Zoo 95

Eelectricity 271elephants

Royal Elephant Museum 95, 96

trekking 255white 96

embassies 271Emerald Buddha 29, 67, 71

emergencies 271-2environmental issues 52-3,

225, 263Erawan National Park

255Erawan Shrine 110-11, 5exchange rates, see inside

front coveretiquette

food 152temples 70

events, see festivals & events

Ffake goods 142fashion 37-9Fat Festival 22ferries 263-4, 6festivals & events 20-3

Asanha Bucha 21Bangkok Design

Festival 22Bangkok International

Fashion Week 20Bangkok International

Film Festival 21Bangkok Jazz Festival 22Bangkok Pride Week 22Chinese New Year 20Fat Festival 22International Festival of

Dance & Music 21Khao Phansa 21, 273King Chulalongkorn Day

22, 273King's Birthday 22, 273Loi Krathong 22Makha Bucha 20Navaratri Hindu

Festival 21Royal Ploughing

Ceremony 21, 29, 85Songkran 21, 273, 9Thailand International

Kite Festival 20Thailand International

Swan Boat Races 21Vegetarian Festival 22,

161, 164Visakha Bucha 21, 273Wat Saket Fair 22World Film Festival 22World Gourmet

Festival 21World Thai Martial Arts

Festival 21

films 47-9, 198Bangkok International

Film Festival 21World Film Festival 22

fire services 271floating markets 236, 12

245-7flu 273food 152-78, 13-16, see

also Eating, Shopping subindexesAmphawa 249Ayuthaya 239Banglamphu 160-3business hours 159Chinatown 164-6cooking schools 155costs 159curries 155-6dinner cruises 169Dusit 163-4etiquette 152food courts 167fruit 157-8greater Bangkok 177-8hotel buffets 176Kanchanaburi 256Khao Yai National Park

259-60Ko Ratanakosin 160Ko Samet 243language 288Lumphini 172-3Mahachai Rail Line 248-9noodles 153-5, 13, 14Phetchaburi 251-2Ploenchit 166-7Portuguese influence 156Pratunam 166-7Ratchathewi 168reservations 159rice 153riverside dining 168-72salads 156, 157sanitation 272Siam Square 166-7soups 157stir-fries 156-7street vendors 171supermarkets 175sweets 158-9Thanon Sukhumvit 173-7Thewet 163-4tipping 159Vegetarian Festival 22,

161, 164vegetarian food 161

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165-6, 163, 165World Gourmet

Festival 21football 208forts 81, 87-8, 238-9, 5fruit 157-8

drinks 180

Ggalleries 199-202, see also

Entertainment & the Arts subindex

gambling 279-80gardens, see Sights

subindexgà·teu·i cabaret 198gay travellers 272

festivals 22internet resources 188,

272nightlife 188, 189

gems 138, 279, see also Shopping subindex

go-go bars 120, see also Drinking & Nightlife subindex

Golden Buddha 99, 103-4Golden Mount 80-1, 89golf 207government 56-7Grand Palace 66, 67-9, 76, 4greater Bangkok 132-3

accommodation 232attractions 131-4food 177-8shopping 148-9, 150

guesthouses, see Sleeping subindex

gyms 206-7

Hhandicrafts, see Shopping

subindexHaroon village 123Hat Chao Samran 236, 252Hat Sai Kaew 241, 244health 272-3heatstroke 273hiking, see trekkingHinduism 21history 24-35

1932 revolution 27-8Chakri dynasty 25-6European influence 27-8military coups 29-30,

32-5

recent past 30-5red/yellow divide 32-5WWII 28-9

HIV 273holidays 273homewares, see Shopping

subindexhospitals 275-6hostels, see Sleeping

subindexhot springs 255hotels 212, see also

Sleeping subindexHualamphong Train Station

100-1

Iice 272International Festival of

Dance & Music 21internet access 274internet resources 23, 191,

196, 198accommodation 220, 224blogs 58, 267children, travel with 269gay & lesbian travellers

188, 272itineraries 19, 62-3

Jjewellery 138, 279, see also

Shopping subindexJim Thompson’s House 106jogging 207

KKaeng Krachan National

Park 234, 249Kanchanaburi 234, 253-7,

254, 12accommodation 257attractions 253-5drinking 256food 256transport 256

kayaking 255Khao Luang 251Khao Phansa 21, 273Khao San Rd, see Thanon

Khao SanKhao Wang 249-51Khao Yai National Park 234,

257-61, 258accommodation 260-1attractions 257-9food 259-60

information 259transport 259

Khlong Prem prison 274King Buddhalertla (Phuttha

Loet La) Naphalai Memorial Park 248

King Chulalongkorn Day 22, 273

King Prajadhipok Museum 89

King's Birthday 22, 273kite flying 20Klong Toey market 130,

146-7klorng boats 264Ko Kret 240Ko Ratanakosin 68

accommodation 212-13attractions 66-75food 160transport 67walking tour 75-7, 76

Ko Samet 236, 241-5, 242, 12accommodation 244-5attractions 241-4drinking 244food 243transport 243

kŏhn 50

LLabor Day 273ladyboys 198Lak Meuang 70-1, 76lá·kon 50-1lá·kon lék 51lá·kon pôot 51language 285-9

courses 269food 288

left luggage 263legal matters 274lesbian travellers 272

festivals 22internet resources 188,

272nightlife 188, 189

lí·gair 51Lingam Shrine 107literature 42-3, 223, see

also bookslive music, see Drinking &

Nightlife subindexLoi Krathong 22longtail boats 121lôok tûng 44-5, 187

Lumphini 115, 122accommodation 221,

226-7attractions 120-3food 172-3shopping 144-7transport 119

Lumphini Park 120-1

Mmagazines 277Mahachai 247 Mahachai Rail Line 234-6,

247-9accommodation 249attractions 247-8food 248-9transport 248

Mahakan Fort 81Makha Bucha Day 20, 273Mandarin Oriental 123, 222Manuthas, Niphon 111mansions, see Sights

subindexmaps 136, 265, 274-5markets, see Eating,

Shopping, Sights subindexes

massage 130, 204-6, 232courses 270

measures, see inside front cover

medical services 275-6medicine shops, traditional

136meditation 240

courses 270metric conversions, see

inside front coverMetro 266mobile phones 281money 276-7

ATMS 277bargaining 141credit cards 277tax refunds 137, 280tipping 159, 277

Mongkut, King 26Monk’s Bowl Village

81-4, 89moo·ay tai 21, 208-9, 11

courses 270mŏr lam 45motorcycle taxis 266muay thai, see moo·ay taimuseums, see Sights

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music 44-6alternative 46festivals 21, 22live music venues

187-91, 11lôok tûng 44-5, 187mŏr lam 45pleng pêu·a chee·wít

45, 187Thai jazz 46Thai pop & rock 45-6

NNana Entertainment Plaza

227National Museum 72-3national parks, see Sights

subindexNavaratri Hindu Festival 21newspapers 57-8, 277nightlife, see Drinking &

Nightlife subindexnoodles 153-5, 13, 14

OOriental Hotel 123, 222

Ppalaces, see Sights subindexparks, see Sights subindexParadise Beach 245Patpong 120Phahurat 100, 102pharmacies 276Phayathai Palace 113Phetburi, see PhetchaburiPhetchaburi 234, 236,

249-52, 250accommodation 252food 251-2transport 251

phonecards 280-1Phra Nakhon Khiri 250Phra Sumen Fort 87-8, 5Phranangklao, King 26Phraphutthaloetla

Naphalai, King 26Pilates 206pleng pêu·a chee·wít 45, 187Ploenchit 105-14, 108-9

accommodation 219-21attractions 106-12food 166-7shopping 139-44

police 271-2politics 3, 56-7pollution, air 273Pom Phet 238population 52postal services 278-9Prajadhipok, King 28Pratunam 105-14, 108-9

accommodation 219-21attractions 106-12food 166-7shopping 139-44

prisons 274pubs, see Drinking &

Nightlife subindex

QQueen’s Birthday 273

Rradio 57, 279rafting, bamboo 255Rama IX Royal Park 131Ratchaprasong intersection

shrines 107, 110-11Ratchathewi 105-14, 113

attractions 112-14food 168shopping 139-44transport 112

Reclining Buddha 70, 5red shirts 32-5religion 55-6

animism 55-6Brahmanism 56Buddhism 20, 21, 22, 55Hinduism 21

resorts, see Sleeping subindex

restaurants, see Drinking & Nightlife, Eating subin dexes, food

rice 153rice whisky 181River City 124River Kwai 253riverside area 115, 116-7

accommodation 221-3attractions 118-19food 168-72shopping 144-7transport 119walking tour 123-4,

124Robot Building 119-20Rommaninat Park 90rooftop bars 184

Royal Barges National Museum 78-9, 6

Royal Elephant Museum 95, 96

Royal Ploughing Ceremony 21, 29, 85

rum 181

SSai Yok National Park 255safe travel 73, 279-80Sala Chalermkrung 40salads 156, 157Sampeng Lane 101, 102Samut Sakhon 247Samut Songkhram 247-8Sanam Luang 73, 75Santichaiprakan Park 87-8Sao Ching-Cha 85-6, 89Saranrom Royal Garden

73-4, 76, 91scams 73, 279-80Shinawatra, Thaksin

30-3, 34shopping 136-50, see

also Shopping subindexaccessories 148antiques 138, 148Banglamphu 137-8business hours 136Chinatown 138-9clothing 148clothing sizes 145, 146fashion 144floating markets 245, 12gems 138, 279greater Bangkok 148-9,

150handicrafts 148homewares 149jewellery 138, 279Lumphini 144-7pets 149plants 149Ploenchit 139-44Pratunam 139-44Ratchathewi 139-44riverside 144-7Siam Square 139-44Silom 144-7souvenirs 148tailors 138, 147, 279tax refunds 137, 280Thanon Sukhumvit

147-50shrine dancing 196shrines, see Sights subindex

Siam Square 105-14, 108-9accommodation 219-21attractions 106-12food 166-7shopping 139-44transport 106

silk weaving 106-7, 111, 114

Silom 115, 116-7accommodation 221,

223-6attractions 119-20shopping 144-7transport 119

Silpakorn University 74, 75

Sirikit, Queen 29, 33-4Skytrain 266-7sleeping, see

accommodation, Sleeping subindex

soccer 208Soi 16 101Soi Cowboy 130Songkhram, Phibul 28-9Songkran 21, 273, 9soups 157spas 204-6sports, see Sports &

Acitivities subindexSri Mariamman Temple

119Srimuang, Chamlong 30stir-fries 156-7street vendors 171streets, notable, see Sights

subindexSukhothai Hotel 40supermarkets 175Suvarnabhumi

International Airport 31, 232, 263accommodation 232transport 264-5

sweets 158-9swimming 207

Ttailors 147, 279takraw, see đà·grôr Taksin, Phaya 24Talat Khlong Ong Ang 101Talat Khlong Thom 101Talat Leng-Buai-la 103Talat Mai 103Talat Noi 100, 104

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refunds 137taxis 266, 267telephone services 280-1temples, see also Sights

subindexarchitecture 38-9etiquette 70murals 36structures 88

Th Charoen Krung 101Th Khao San 86, 3, 9Th Maharat 71-2Th Mittraphan 101Th Santiphap 101Th Sukhumvit 125, 126-7

accommodation 228-32attractions 128-30food 173-7shopping 147-50transport 129walking tour 130, 130

Th Tanaowalking tour 162-3, 163

Th Yaowarat 101, 16Tha Kha Floating Market

246Tha Thewet 121Thai boxing, see moo·ay taiThai Wah II 40Thailand International Kite

Festival 20Thailand International

Swan Boat Races 21Thammasat University 74-5theatre 50-1, 196-7, see

also Entertainment & the Arts subindex

theme parks 260Thewet 93

accommodation 217-18attractions 92-6food 163-4transport 94

Thompson, Jim 106, 107Thonburi 68

accommodation 212-13attractions 77-9transport 77

time 281tipping 159, 277toilets 281tourist information 281-2tourist police 271-2tours 278, see also walking

tourscycling 207

train travel 266-7travellers cheques 277trekking 249, 257Trok Itsaranuphap 101, 103túk-túks 74, 267, 280TV 50, 57-8

Uuniversities, see Sights

subindexurban planning &

development 52-4

Vvacations 273Vajiravudh, King 26Vegetarian Festival 22,

161, 164vegetarian food 161Vejjajiva, Abhisit 35Victory Monument 112Vimanmek Teak

Mansion 94Visakha Bucha Day 21,

273visas 282-3volunteering 283

Wwalking tours 85

Baan Krua 114Banglamphu 89-91,

162-3, 90, 163Chinatown 101-4, 165-6,

102, 165Ko Ratanakosin 75-7, 76riverside area 123-4, 124Th Sukhumvit 130, 130Th Tanao 162-3, 163

Wang Suan Phakkat 112-13

Wat Saket Fair 22water quality 272waterfalls 255, 257, 259wáts 88, see also Sights

subindexweather 20, 269whisky 181, 182white elephants 96wi-fi 274wine 185, see also

Drinking & Nightlife subindex

wineries 259, 261women travellers 283-4work 284World Film Festival 22

World Gourmet Festival 21World Thai Martial Arts

Festival 21WWII 28-9, 255

Yyellow shirts 32-5yoga 206, 240

Zzoos, see Sights subindex

DRINKING & NIGHTLIFEBARSAd Here the 13th 186, 187Amorosa 77, 160, 181Baghdad Café 182Bamboo Bar 187Bar Beer 256Barbican 182Barlamphu 186Brick Bar 186, 187Buddha Bar 256Café Trio 182Chang House 240Cheap Charlie’s 183Coco Walk 183Cosmic Café 183Diplomat Bar 183draught Singha stalls 186Gecko Bar 186Hippie de Bar 186Jazz Bar 240Lollipop 184, 186Met Bar 227Moon Bar 184, 226, 10Naga Bar 244Old Phra Arthit Pier 186Overtone Music Cave 189Parking Toys 190Phranakorn Bar 185, 186Resort 256Rest Room 256Revive 232Roof 184Roof Bar 186Shades of Retro 185Silver Sand Bar 244Sky Bar 184Sky Train Jazz Club 185Sripoom Espresso Bar 185Street Lamp 240Taksura 186ThreeSixty 222Tok Bar 244To-Sit 185

Wine Pub 186Wong’s Place 186-7

BAR-RESTAURANTSAquatini 186Bangkok Bar 182Black Swan 182Center Khao Sarn 186Coyote on Convent 183Flava 228Happy Monday 183HOBs (House of Beers) 183Jool’s Bar & Restaurant 184Lollipop 184, 186Long Table 184Nest 184, 231Raintree 190RedSky 184River Bar Café 185Taksura 185Tuba 186Vino di Zanotti 186WTF Café and Gallery 187

BEER HALLSTawan Daeng German

Brewhouse 190-1

CLUBS70’s Bar 191808 191Bed Supperclub 174,

192, 10Café Democ 192Club Culture 192Gazebo 186Glow 192Hollywood 192Nang Len 192Narz 192Nest 184, 231Q Bar 193Route 66 193Slim/Flix 193Tapas Room 193

GAY & LESBIAN VENUES Babylon sauna 189Chakran sauna 189DJ Station 188E-Fun 188Fake Club 189Farose II sauna 189G-Star 189

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GO-GO BARSNana Entertainment Plaza

193, 227Patpong 193Soi Cowboy 193-4Soi Twilight 194

LIVE MUSIC VENUESAd Here the 13th 186, 187Bamboo Bar 187Brick Bar 186, 187Brown Sugar 188Gazebo 188Living Room 189Overtone Music Cave 189Parking Toys 190Raintree 190Rock Pub 190Saxophone Pub &

Restaurant 190Tawan Daeng German

Brewhouse 190-91Three Sixty 191Winks 191Witch’s Tavern 191

LOUNGE BARSLiving Room 189Three Sixty 191

PUBSBrown Sugar 188Cheap Charlie’s 231Gazebo 188Londoner 181Molly Bar 186Molly Malone’s 184Mulligans 186Rock Pub 190Saxophone Pub &

Restaurant 190Suksabai 186Tawan Daeng German

Brewhouse 190-1Winks 191Witch’s Tavern 191

ROOFTOP BARSLong Table 184Moon Bar 184, 226, 10Nest 184, 231RedSky 184Roof 184Sky Bar 184

WINE BARSBacchus Wine Bar 181-2Opera Riserva Winetheque

184-5

WINERIESGranMonte 259PB Valley Khao Yai Winery

259Village Farm 261

EATINGAMERICANBourbon St Bar &

Restaurant 174Great American Rib

Company 173

CAFESBaan Muang Petch 252Baan Phra Athit (Coffee &

More) 161Minibar Royal 231Sitthisang Coffee Shop 256

CHINESEBurapa Birds Nest 165Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao

Long Bao 166Hong Kong Noodles 165Hua Seng Hong 164Ran Nam Tao Hu Yong

Her 170Shangarila Restaurant 164

DINNER CRUISESLoy Nava 169Manohra Cruises 169Wan Fah 169Yok Yor Restaurant 169

EGYPTIANNasir Al-Masri 174

ENGLISHOh My Cod! 160

FOOD COURTSFood Loft 167FoodPark 167MBK Food Court 167Park Food Hall 167

FRENCHCrêpes & Co 173D’Sens 168, 224, 11Le Bouchon 168Le Normandie 168-9, 222

GERMANBei Otto 173

GREEKSouvlaki 169

HOTEL BUFFETSChocolate Buffet 176Flow 222Four Seasons Sunday

Brunch 176ISO 176Lord Jim 176Marriott Café 176Rang Mahal 176Sunday Jazzy Brunch 176

INDIANChennai Kitchen 170Face 173-4Indian Hut 169Mashoor 171Royal India 164

INTERNATIONALAnn’s Sweet 158Baywatch Bar 243Bed Supperclub 174, 192, 10Dairy Home 259Deck, The 77, 160Duc de Praslin 158Eat Me Restaurant 169Khrua Khao Yai 259Kuppa 174Memay Café 158Naga Bar 243Panorama Restaurant 243Recommend 232Spring 175Urban Kitchen 142

ISRAELIShoshana 161

ITALIANCafé Primavera 160-1Gianni Ristorante 166O 243Scoozi 169-70

JAPANESEImoya 176Mizu’s Kitchen 170Mokkori 175Sushiko 170

KOREANArirang 174Sukhumvit Plaza (Korean

Town) 174

MALAYSIANCili Padi 171

MARKETSAmphawa Floating Market

246, 249Chao Phrom Day Market 239Chatuchak Weekend

Market 148-9, 149, 7Hua Raw Night Market 239Kanchanaburi night market

256Nang Loeng Market 177Or Tor Kor Market 177-8Phetburi Night Market 252Soi 38 Night Market 177Soi Pradit Market 172Suan Lum Night Bazaar

147, 173Thai sweets market 252Wang Lang Market 160

SEAFOODJaa Piak 252Khrua Chom Ao 248Lek & Rut 166Phae Krung Kao 239Somboon Seafood 170T&K 166 Tarua Restaurant 249

SINGAPOREANBoon Tong Kiat Singapore

Hainanese Chicken Rice 176

SPANISHTapas Café 175

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THAIAmphawa Floating

Market 249Ana’s Garden 175Ao Lung Wan Restaurant

243Baan Klang Nam 1 177Ban Wacharachai 239Bharani Cuisine (Sansab

Boat Noodle) 177Blue Elephant 169Bo.Lan 174Cabbages & Condoms 175Chao Phrom Day Market

239Chote Chitr 163Circle of Friends 171Deck, The 77, 160Erawan Tea Room 166-7Face 173-4floating restaurants 256Food Plus 167Harmonique 171Hemlock 161In Love 163Jay Fai 161Jay So 171Jay Tiw 256K Phanich 163Kai Thawt Jay Kii (Soi Polo

Fried Chicken) 173Kalapapruek 170Kaloang Home Kitchen

164Ka-nom 158Khaao Chae Naang Ram

252Khanom Beuang Phraeng

Nara 163Khrua Aroy Aroy 171Kim Leng 162Kok Kaat 256Koko 161Krua Apsorn 164Krua Noppharat 162Lung Lek 239Mallika Restaurant 168Mondee 252Nahm 172Nang Loeng Market 177

Natthaphorn 76, 163New Light Coffee House

167Old Siam Plaza 165Or Tor Kor Market 177-8Paa Lek 239Pan 162Pathé 168Phae Krung Kao 239Phat Thai Ari 178Phen Phrik Phet 252Phetburi Night Market

252Phetphaiboon Plaza 252Phu Yai Thawngyib 249Poj Spa Kar 163Raat Naa Yot Phak 162Rachanawi Samosorn

(Navy Club Restaurant) 160

Rub Aroon 76, 160Ruen Mallika 174Ruen Urai 225Sanguan Sri 167Soi 10 food centres 171Soi Pradit Market 172Somboon Seafood 170Somtam Convent 172Suan Lum Night Bazaar

173Thai sweets market 252Thip Samai 162Thonglee 177Tida Esarn 168Victory Point 168Wang Lang Market 160Yuy Lee 177

THAI-CHINESEChiang Kii 164Coca Suki 167gŏo·ay đĕe·o kôo·a gài

(street vendor) 166Je Ngor 175-6Jek Pui 166Khrua Phornlamai 165Lek & Rut 166Mangkorn Khao 166Nay Lek Uan 166Nay Mong 165New Sri Fah 176Ngwan Lee Lang Suan 172Rosdee 178Soi 38 Night Market 177T&K 166Tang Jai Yuu 164Thai Charoen 165

THAI-MUSLIMHome Cuisine Islamic

Restaurant 172Hua Raw Night Market 239Kanchanaburi Night Market

256Muslim Restaurant 172Naaz 172Narknava 259-60Roti-Mataba 162Yusup 178

TURKISHBosphorus 170

VEGETARIANAnotai 161Arawy Vegetarian Food 161Ariya Organic Café 161Baan Suan Pai 161Chamlong’s Asoke Café 161Chennai Kitchen 170Koko 161Mashoor 171May Kaidee’s 161Ranee Guesthouse 161

ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS CINEMASAlliance Française Bangkok

198EGV 198Goethe Institut 198House 198-9IMAX theatre 144Lido Multiplex 199Major Cineplex 199Paragon Cineplex 199Saladaeng Café by Jim

Thompson 198Scala Multiplex 199SF Cinema City 199SFV 199

DINNER THEATRESSala Rim Nam 197Sawasdee 197Silom Village 197Studio 9 197-8

GALLERIES100 Tonson Gallery 199Ardel Gallery of Modern

Art 199

Arts of the Kingdom 94Bangkok Art & Culture

Centre 199, 8Bangkok University Art

Gallery 200Foreign Correspondents’

Club of Thailand 200Gallery Ver 200HM King Bhumibol

Photo graphy Exhibitions 95

Jim Thompson Art Center 106, 200

Kathmandu Photo Gallery 200

National Gallery 200-1Numthong Gallery 201Queen’s Gallery 201Royal Folk Arts & Crafts

Centre 239Silpakorn University 201Surapon Gallery 201Tang Gallery 201Thailand Creative & Design

Center 129Thavibu Gallery 201Whitespace 201

GÀ·TEU·I CABARETCalypso Cabaret 198Mambo Cabaret 198

THEATRES & DANCE VENUESAksra Theatre 196National Theatre 196Patravadi Theatre 196-7Sala Chalermkrung 197Siam Niramit 197Thailand Cultural

Centre 197

SHOPPINGART & ANTIQUESAcala 146Ámantee 150Hong Antiques 146House of Chao 144L’Arcadia 148Meng 148Old Maps & Prints 146Pariwat A-nantachina

148Silom Galleria 146Verandah 146

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BATH & BODY PRODUCTSD-narn 149Harnn & Thann 139Karmakamet 149Thann Native 142

BOOKSAporia Books 140Asia Books 140, 143B2S 141Basheer 140Bookazine 140Elite Used Books 140Kinokuniya 140, 143Moonlight Book Shop

140Orchid Press 144Passport 140Rim Khob Fah Bookstore

140Saraban 140Shaman Bookstore 140True Urban Park 143

CAMERA EQUIPMENTFoto File 143Niks/Nava Import Export

145Photo Thailand 143Sunny Camera 143, 145True Urban Park 143

CAMPING EQUIPMENTEquinox Shop 143North Face 143Pro Cam-Fis 143

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIESFly Now 140Forchong 147Greyhound 150It’s Happened to be a

Closet 140Manhattan Custom

Tailor 147Marco Tailors 147Myth 142Nickermann’s Tailor 147Pinky Tailors 147

Raja’s Fashions 147Siam Emporium 147Soda 150Tango 140-1

COMPUTER EQUIPMENTPantip Plaza 140

FOODNittaya Curry Shop 137Spice Boom 149

GEMS & JEWELLERYJohnny’s Gems 138Uthai’s Gems 141

HANDICRAFTS2 Gilles Caffier 143Baan Sin Thai 148Doi Tung-Mae Fah Luang

139, 143Jim Thompson 146Kitcharoen Dountri 148Maison des Arts 145Taekee Taekon 137Tamnan Mingmuang 145Thai Home Industries 145Thai Nakorn 137Tuptim Shop 148

HEALTH SUPPLIEStraditional medicine

shops 136

HOMEWARESChiang Heng 145D&O Shop 139, 142N&D Tablewares 149Niwat Cutlery 139Panta 143Propaganda 139, 150Tan-Ta-Nod 149Tokyu 143

MARKETSAmphawa Floating

Market 246, 249amulet market 71, 75,

136-7, 4Baiyoke Garment Center

141Bangrak Market 123

Chatuchak Weekend Market 148-9, 149, 7

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 245-6

Don Wai Market 246Klong Toey Market 130,

146-7Nakhon Kasem 101Nonthaburi Market 150Pak Khlong Market 91Patpong Night Market 146Phahurat Market 139Phetburi Night Market 252Pratunam Market 141Sampeng Lane 139Saphan Phut Night Bazaar

139Soi Lalai Sap 146Suan Lum Night Bazaar 147Talat Leng-Buai-la 103Talat Mai 103Talat Noi 104Tha Kha Floating Market

246Thanon Khao San Market

137-8, 9Thanon Sukhumvit Market

150Vespa Market 150, 7Wat Ratchanatda 138

PLANTS & FLOWERSPak Khlong Market 139

RELIGIOUS GOODSCharoen Chaikarnchang

Shop 138

SHOPPING CENTRESCentral Chidlom 141Central World 141-2City Complex 141Emporium Shopping Centre

150Erawan Bangkok 142Gaysorn Plaza 142Indra Square 141Jeans Zone 141Krung Thong Plaza 141Mahboonkrong (MBK)

142-3Platinum Fashion Mall 141Pratunam Centre 141

River City 146Siam Center 143Siam Discovery Centre 143Siam Paragon 143-4, 7Siam Square 144

SOUVENIRSGolden Shop 148Marché 148Papachu 148Thailand Creative &

Design Centre 150

SIGHTSBRIDGESDeath Railway Bridge

253, 255Saphan Hok 91

BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESAbhisek Dusit Throne

Hall 94Amarindra Hall 69Ananda Samakhon Throne

Hall 94Ancient City 131Baiyoke II tower 112Ban Kamthieng 130Bangkok Bank 40, 103Bank of Asia 119-20Borombhiman Hall 69Chakri Mahaprasat 69Chao Sua Son's House 40City Hall (BMA building) 89Death Railway Bridge

253, 255Democracy Monument 86-7Dusit Hall 69East Asiatic Company

building 123Elephant Kraal 238-9Golden Mount 80-1, 89Grand Palace Hall 69Hualamphong Train Station

100-1Lacquer Pavilion 113Lak Meuang 76Mae Thorani statue 73Mandarin Oriental 123, 222Muang Boran 131Nong Pak Chee observation

tower 257October 14 Memorial 87Old Customs House 118-19,

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Mansion 94

CEMETERIESChung Kai Allied War

Cemetery 254Kanchanaburi Allied War

Cemetery 253-4

CHURCHES & CATHEDRALSAssumption Cathedral

119, 123Church of Santa Cruz 78Holy Rosary Church 101

FORTSElephant Kraal 238-9Phra Sumen Fort 87-8, 5Pom Phet 238Mahakan Fort 81

MARKETSAmphawa Floating Market

246, 249amulet market 71, 75,

136-7, 4Baiyoke Garment Center 141Bangrak Market 123Chatuchak Weekend

Market 148-9, 149, 7Damnoen Saduak Floating

Market 245-6 Don Wai Market 246Klong Toey Market 130,

146-7Nakhon Kasem 101Nonthaburi Market 150Pak Khlong Market 91Patpong Night Market 146Phahurat Market 139Phetburi Night Market 252 Pratunam Market 141Sampeng Lane 139Saphan Phut Night Bazaar

139Soi Lalai Sap 146Suan Lum Night Bazaar

147, 173

Talat Leng-Buai-la 103Talat Mai 103Talat Noi 104Tha Kha Floating Market

246Thanon Khao San Market

137-8, 9Thanon Sukhumvit Market

150Vespa Market 150, 7Wat Ratchanatda 138

MUSEUMSAncient Cloth Museum 95Ancient Siam 234Ayuthaya Historical Park

236-9Ayuthaya Historical Study

Centre 236Ban Kamthieng 129, 130Bangkok Doll Factory &

Museum 113-14Bangkokian Museum

118, 124Chang Sam Sian 134Chantharakasem National

Museum 236Chao Sam Phraya National

Museum 236Children’s Discovery

Museum 121, 131Chinatown Museum 99Corrections Museum 90Erawan Museum 134Forensic Medicine

Museum 79Hellfire Pass Memorial

254-5JEATH War Museum 253King Buddhalertla

(Phuttha Loet La) Naphalai Memorial Park 248

King Prajadhipok Mu-seum 89

Museum of Counterfeit Goods 142

Museum of Siam 72, 91, 121

National Museum 72-3River City 124Royal Barges National

Museum 78-9Royal Elephant Museum

95, 96Thailand–Burma Railway

Centre 253

Thailand Creative & Design Center 129

WWII Museum 253

NATIONAL PARKSErawan National Park 255Kaeng Krachan National

Park 234, 249 Khao Yai National Park 234,

257-61, 258Sai Yok National Park 255

PALACES & MANSIONSBang Pa-In 239Grand Palace 66, 67-9,

76, 4Jim Thompson’s House 106Kukrit Pramoj House 123Phayathai Palace 113Phra Nakhon Khiri 250Vimanmek Teak

Mansion 94Wang Suan Phakkat

112-13

PARKS & GARDENSBenjakiti Park 128-9, 130Dusit Park 94-5, 5Dusit Zoo 95King Buddhalertla

(Phuttha Loet La) Naphalai Memorial Park 248

Lumphini Park 120-1Rama IX Royal Park 131Rommaninat Park 90Sanam Luang 73, 75Santichaiprakan Park 87-8Saranrom Royal Garden

73-4, 76, 91

STREETS & THOROUGHFARESBaan Krua 79, 106-7, 111Haroon village 123Monk’s Bowl Village (Baan

Baat) 79, 81-4, 89Patpong 120Phahurat 100, 102Sampeng Lane 101, 102Soi 16 101Soi Cowboy 130Soi Ma Toom 79

Talat Khlong Ong Ang 101Talat Khlong Thom 101Talat Mai 103Talat Noi 100, 104Th Charoen Krung 101Th Khao San 86, 3, 9Th Maharat 71-2Th Mittraphan 101Th Plaeng Naam 103Th Santiphap 101Th Yaowarat 101, 103, 16Trok Huae Med 102Trok Itsaranuphap 101, 103Woodworking St 79

THEME PARKSAncient Siam 260Dream World 260Samphran Elephant Ground

& Zoo 260Samut Prakan Crocodile

Farm & Zoo 260Siam Park City 260

TEMPLES & SHRINESBuddhaisawan Chapel

36, 72cave temples 255Erawan Shrine 110-11, 5Jao Mae Kuan Im Shrine

247Lak Meuang 70-1, 76Lingam Shrine 107Phutthaisawan Chapel

36, 72Queen Patcharinthira

shrine 76Ratchaprasong intersection

shrines 107, 110-11Saan Jao Phitsanu 85San Jao Sien Khong 100Sri Gurusingh Sabha 100Sri Mariamman Temple 119Thewa Sathaan 85Tiger Temple 255Trimurthi Shrine 111Wat Amphawan

Chetiyaram 248Wat Arun 76, 77-8Wat Benchamabophit 95-6Wat Bowonniwet 87, 88-9Wat Chai Wattanaram 238Wat Chawng Lom 247Wat Chi Prasoet 251Wat Chong Nonsi 36

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Wat Ko Kaew Sutharam 251

Wat Lokayasutharam 238Wat Mahathat 75, 251Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

100, 103Wat Na Phra Mehn 239Wat Pa Luangta Bua

Yannasampanno 255Wat Phanan Choeng 238Wat Phet Samut Wora-

wihan 247Wat Pho 69-70, 72, 76-7,

2, 5Wat Phra Kaew 67-9,

71, 76Wat Phra Mahathat 238Wat Phra Mongkhon

Bophit 238Wat Phra Si Sanphet

236, 238Wat Prayoon 121Wat Ratburana 238Wat Ratchanatda 89Wat Suthat 84-5, 90Wat Suwannaram 36,

238Wat Tham Khao Pun 255Wat Thammikarat 238Wat Traimit 99, 103-4Wat Tritosathep

Mahaworawihan 36Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

238Wat Yai Suwannaram 251

UNIVERSITIESChulalongkorn University

111-12Silpakorn University 74, 75Thammasat University 74-5

WATERFALLSNam Tok Haew Narok 259Nam Tok Haew Suwat

257, 259

ZOOS & AQUARIUMSDusit Zoo 95Queen Saovabha Memorial

Institute (Snake Farm) 121, 123

Safari World 131Samphran Elephant Ground

& Zoo 260Samut Prakan Crocodile

Farm & Zoo 260Siam Ocean World 107, 144

SLEEPINGBOUTIQUE HOTELSBaan Pra Nond 222-3Bangkok Boutique Hotel

230Bhuthorn, The 215Chakrabongse Villas 212Citadines Soi 16 230Citichic 230Dream 228Eugenia 228-9Fusion Suites, The 230Heritage Baan Silom,

The 224Heritage Bangkok, The 224Ibrik Resort 213Iudia 240La Résidence Hotel 224-5Luang Chumni Village 240Luxx XL 220Ma Du Zi 228Navalai River Resort 215Old Bangkok Inn 214On8 230Phranakorn Nornlen 217S Sukhumvit Suites 230S15 229Sacha’s Hotel Uno 230Seven 229Shanghai Mansion 218Siam@Siam 219Silq 230Triple Two Silom 224

BUNGALOWSAo Nuan Bungalows 244-5Baan Thai Sang Thian

Samed 245Blue Sky 252Jep’s Bungalows 244Naga Bungalows 244Palm Garden Lodge 260Samed Sand Sea 244Samed Villa Resort 244Tok’s Little Hut 244

CAMPINGPark Lodging 260

EXECUTIVE APARTMENTSCentrepoint 220Fraser Place Urbana

Langsuan 220House by the Pond 220Kantary House Bangkok

232Siri Sathorn 220

GUESTHOUSESA-One Inn 221Baan Hualampong 219Baan Lotus Guest House

240Baan Song Thai Plai Pong

Pang 249Bangkok Christian Guest

House 225Blue Star Guest House

257Boworn BB 216Lamphu House 216-17New Road Guesthouse

223Old Place Guest House

240Ploy Guesthouse 257Pong Phen Guesthouse

257Prasuri Guest House

217Rabieng Rimnum Guest

House 252Reorn Pae Amphawa 249River View Guest House

218Sam Sen Sam Place 216Shambara 217Sugar Cane Guest House

257Suk 11 231Thai House 232

HOSTELSBangkok International

Youth Hostel 218Hi Sukhumvit 231-2HQ Hostel 226Lub*D 225Na Na Chart Sukhumvit

25 231Refill Now! 232Shanti Lodge 217Sri Ayuttaya Guest House

217

Take a Nap 225Train Inn 219Urban Age 226Wendy House 221

HOTELS72 Ekamai 229All Seasons 227Arun Residence 212-13Atlanta 231Aurum: The River Place 212Baan Waree 232Bannkunpra 240Banyan Tree Hotel 226Boonsiri Place 215Buddy Lodge 214Citadines Soi 23 231Dusit Thani 224Grand China Princess 218Grand Millennium

Sukhumvit 229Hotel Vie 220Jungle House 260Kao Wang Hotel 252Krung Kasem Srikung

Hotel 218Lamphu Treehouse 215Le Fenix 231Le Meridien Bangkok 223Malaysia Hotel 227Mandarin Oriental 222Metropolitan 227Millennium Hilton 222Mystic Place 232Napa Place Bed &

Breakfast 229New Siam Riverside 216Novotel Suvarnabhumi

Airport Hotel 232Peninsula Hotel 222Reno Hotel 221Rikka Inn 216Roof View Place 216Rose Hotel 225Shangri-La Hotel 222Sheraton Grande

Sukhumvit 228Sleep Withinn 216Sukhothai Hotel 226Sun Hotel 252Swan Hotel 223Tivoli Hotel 227Tony’s Place 240Viengtai Hotel 215Villa Cha-Cha 216Vip Guest House/Golden

House 221

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INDEX LUXURY HOTELSFour Seasons Hotel 219Grand Hyatt Erawan 219Kirimaya 261Swissotel Nai Lert

Park 220

RESORTSAo Prao Resort 245Baan Amphawa Resort &

Spa 249Baan Tai Had Resort 249Kasem Island Resort 257Le Vimarn Cottages 245Lima Bella Resort 244Lima Coco 245Nimma Noradee 245Paradee Resort & Spa 245River Kwai Bridge Resort

257Royal River Kwai Resort &

Spa 257Sai Kaew Beach Resort 244Samed Cliff Resort 245Samed Club 245Sap Tai Cabbages &

Condoms Resort 260-1

Tubtim Resort 244Village Farm 261Vongdeuan Resort 245

SPORTS & ACTIVITIESCYCLINGABC Amazing Bangkok

Cyclists 207Bangkok Bike Rides 207Bangkok Hash House

Bikers 207Co Van Kessel Bangkok

Tours 207Velo Thailand 207Safari World 131

GOLFThai Golfer 207

GYMSAmbassador Hotel Fitness

Centre 207Bangkok Fitness Anywhere

207California Wow 206True Fitness 206

JOGGINGBangkok Hash House

Harriers 207Harriettes 207

MOO·AY TAI & ÐÀ·GRÔR Lumphini Park 209Lumphini Stadium 208National Stadium 209Ratchadamnoen Stadium

208

SPAS & MASSAGEBanyan Tree Spa 204Buathip Thai Massage 204Coran Boutique Spa

204-5Dhivarin Spa 245Metro Massage 205Mulberry Spa 205Nakornthon Thai

Medical Spa 205Oriental Spa 205Rasayana Retreat 205Reform 232

Ruen-Nuad Massage & Yoga 205

Spa 1930 205Wat Pho Massage

Pavilions 205-6

SWIMMINGNational Stadium 207

YOGA & PILATESAbsolute Yoga 206Baan Dvara Prateep 240Pilates Studio 206Yoga Elements Studio 206

TOP PICKSart 35books 42, 43children's attractions 121drinking 183, 187, 191, 193fashion 143 film 47food 160, 172, 173, 178free Bangkok 95music 44shopping 139, 143, 150sleeping 215, 226

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Arts

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Pool

Petrol StationParking Area

Arts

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