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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Thailand.
Discover Thailand's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from watching the sunset at Freedom Beach, one of Phuket's most beautiful patches of sand; to feeding the rescued elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary; and climbing the steep stairs at Wat Arun for supreme views over Bangkok's historic district and Chao Phraya River.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Thailand effortlessly.
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more.
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Thailand.
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Chatuchak Weekend Market to Suphanburi, and Three Sukhothai-Era Cities.
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
- Connect with Thai culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
- Covers: Bangkok & Around, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Northeastern Thailand, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman Coast.
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Thailand.
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ISBN: 9781838699673
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 August 2026
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Edition: 20th edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 515g
Pages: 632
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Thailand's Islands & Beaches. Discover Thailand's Islands & Beaches' most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from contemplating the serene turquoise waters of Hat Sunrise on Ko Lipe, to heading deep into Khao Sok National...By Austin Bush and Lonely Planet and Chawadee Nualkhair and Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj and Philipp MeierPaperback$4299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
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The Best Books for Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand
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Tim's Picks for his Dad
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Fantasy to Pick Up if You Love Lord of the Rings
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10 Books for Stress Busting
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Board Games for Date Night
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Books about Cults
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Novels about Sisterhood
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Liam's Spook-tastic Halloween Collection!
Happy Halloween! I thought my first book collection should be something horror related (since I'm a bit of a fanatic), and joining...
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The Penguin Lessons
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Lonely Planet Pocket Lisbon
Lonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Experience the city's most scenic tram routes, find the best pastéis de nata and discover the winding backstreets of Alfama; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Lisbon and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's...By Lonely Planet and Sandra HenriquesPaperback$1700Usually:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Cozy Bookshops: Colouring Book
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Domesday
The Domesday Book describes the furniture of a culture and its economy – the legacy of Anglo-Saxon England. When King William I sent his agents to survey every shire in England, he asked them to list his holdings and calculate what was owed to him. The manuscript record of the resulting ‘Great Survey’ is not just a tax record, but...By Max AdamsHardback$5499Unit price /UnavailableOut 5 Jan 2027Pre-order -
Lonely Planet Pocket Porto
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Norway. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching walruses lolling and hunting in Borebukta to hiking in the remote causeway of Ekkerøy in Finnmark, and road tripping along the Lofoten Islands to admire villages replete with traditional fishing...Paperback$2700Usually:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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