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INDEX aquariums 101
museums 123
Damnoen Saduak Floating
Market 235-6
fashion 12, 46
clothing sizes 130, 132
Ko Samet 233
Lumphini 160-5
puppet shows 189 dance 36 FAT Festival 14 noodles 148-9
theme parks 248 festivals 13 Feroci, Corrado 20 opening hours 153
See also separate activities 196-200, see temple murals 28 Benjakiti Park 116, 121 zoos 81, 123-4, 248 shrine dancing 190 festivals 12-15 Phetburi 240-1
indexes for: also individual activities, theatre 36, 188-9 Bhirasri, Silpa 28 Children’s Discovery day trips 224-49, 225 beauty pageants 13 Ploenchit 160
Sports & Activities Asanha Bucha 13 Bhumibol, King 21, 22 Museum 123 Death Railway 244 boats 13 Pratunam 160
Drinking & subindex
Nighlife p290 Assumption Cathedral 113 bicycle travel 198, 265 chillies 144 Death Railway Bridge 242 Buddha ceremonies reservations 154
AIDS 260 At Amphawan Chetiyaram Blue Elephant Cooking Chinatown 82-8, 204, 84, 90 rice 147
Eating p290 Democracy Monument 73 12, 13
air travel 250-1 238 School 158 accommodation 207-9 Riverside 160-5
Entertainment dentists 262-3 Chinese New Year 12
airlines 250-1 ATMs 263 boat travel 253 attractions 82-8 salads 150
& the Arts p291 dessert 152-3 dance 13
airports 251 Ayuthaya 224, 226-30, boat trips 264-5 food 158-9 sanitation 259
Shopping p292 Dieselnoi 199 fashion 12
to/from the airport 252 228, 8 Amphawa 238 shopping 131-2 Siam Sq 160
Sights p292 disabilities, travellers film 13, 14
Amarindra Hall 55 accommodation 230 dinner cruises 164 transport 85 Silom 160-5
Sleeping p293 with 269 food 13, 159
Amphawa 226, 236-8 attractions 226-30 Ko Samet 231 walking tour 86-8, 87 sôm-tam 146
discounts 210, 257-8 Hindu 13
Sports & accommodation 238 drinking 230 books 29-33, 212 Chinese medicine 262 soups 151
Activites p294 Don Hoi Lot 237 kite flying 12
attractions 236-8 food 229 Boonthawi, Kamphoon 30 Chinese New Year 12 stir-fries 150-1
Don Muang Airport 251 martial arts 12
Top Picks p294 food 238 information 229 Borombhiman Hall 55 Chinese people 43, 83 street food 171
Don Wai Market 236 music 13, 14
Amphawa Floating Market transport 227 Brahmanism 44 chocolates 157 Thanon Sukhumvit 165-70
Dream World 248 Rama V 14
A 236 Ayuthaya Historical Park Buabusaya, Jitr 28, 29 chopsticks 145 drinking 175-86, see rice planting 13 Thewet & Dusit 157-8
accommodation 202-22, amulet market 129-30, 4 226-9 Buddha images 74 Chulalongkorn University also drinks, Drinking & Thonburi 154-5
temples 14
see also Sleeping amusement parks 248 Ayuthaya Historical Study Amphawa 237 103 Nightlife subindex tipping 154
Thai New Year 13
subindex Ancient City 224, 248 Centre 226 Ayuthaya 227 Chulalongkorn, King 19 gay & lesbian venues vegetarian 13
film 33-6
airport 220 Animism 44 Khao Luang 239 Chulanont, Surayud 25 178-80 football 198-9
festivals 13, 14
Amphawa 238 antiques 129 B National Museum 60 Chung Kai Allied War drinks 174-5, see Forensic Medicine
fitness centres 198
Ayuthaya 230 Ao Cho 231-3 Baan Krua 100-1, 120 Phetburi 239 Cemetery 242 also Drinking & Nightlife Museum 66
subindex floating markets 226,
Banglamphu 203-7 Ao Hin Khok 231, 234 walking tour 105 Wat Arun 65 Church of Santa Cruz 82 fruit 151-2
beer 174 235-6
Chinatown 207-9 Ao Mae Kuan Im Shrine 237 Baipai Thai Cooking School Wat Benchamabophit 81 churches, see Sights fruit drinks 174
fruit drinks 174 Amphawa Floating
costs 209 Ao Nuan 231-3, 234 158 Wat Phet Samut subindex
cinema, see film rice whisky 174-5 Market 236
discounts 210 Ao Phai 231, 234 Baiyoke II Tower 104 Worawihan 237
Greater Bangkok 220-2 Ao Phrao 233, 234-5 Ban Kamthieng 116-17, Wat Pho 57, 2, 5 cinemas 190-1, see whisky 182 Damnoen Saduak 235-6 G
also Entertainment & the driving, see car travel Tha Kha Floating Market galleries 191-3
green hotels 207 Ao Phutsa 231, 234 121 Wat Phra Kaew 58 Arts subindex Duangjan, Pumpuang 31 236 gay travellers 259
internet resources 202, Ao Thap Thim 234 Bang Kwang Prison 123 Wat Suthat 71 climate 12, 256 Dusit Hall 57 transport 235 drinking 178-80
208 Ao Thian 233, 234 Bang Pa-In 229 Buddhism 43-4 food 144-54, 7, see
Ao Wong Deuan 233, 234 climate change 251 Dusit Park 80, 5 festivals 14
Kanchanaburi 245-6 Bangkok International bus travel 252, 253 also Eating subindex
architecture 37-40 clothing sizes 130, 132 Dusit Zoo 81 gems 129
Khao Yai National Park Fashion Week 12 business hours 256 Amphawa 238
office towers, hotels & clubs 182-5, see also Drink- duty free 257 geography 40
249 Bangkok International Film restaurants 153 Ayuthaya 229
shopping centres ing & Nightlife subindex go-go bars 111, 185
Ko Ratanakosin 202-3 Festival 13 shops 128 Banglamphu 155-7
Concert in the Park 14
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Ko Samet 233-5 39-40 Golden Mount 67-70, 75
long-term rental preservation 39
Bangkok Jazz Festival 14 cooking schools 158 E cakes 157 golf 198
Bangkok Pride Week 14 C costs 14-15 East Sathon 107-15, 215- chillies 144
202 temples, forts & shop- government 44-5
Bangkokian Museum cakes 157 accommodation 209 16, 112 Chinatown 158-9
Lumphini 215-16 houses 37-40 Grand Palace 55, 64
107, 114 canals 42 discounts 210, 257-8 economy 43 chocolate 157
Phetburi 241 artisan villages 120 GranMonte 246
Banglamphu 67-77, car travel 253 food 153-4, 161 electricity 258 cooking schools 158
Pratunam 209-11 arts 26-37, see also Greater Bangkok 123-6,
68-9, 6 Carabao, Aed 32 taxes 266-7 Elephant Kraal 229 costs 153-4, 161
reservations 216 Entertainment & the Arts accommodation 203-7 124-5
cell phones 268 courses embassies 258 curries 149-50, 91
Riverside 211-13 subindex attractions 67-77 accommodation 220-2
Chakkaphat, King 16 cooking 158 Emerald Buddha 58 dessert 152-3
Siam Sq 209-11 cinema 33-6 food 155-7 attractions 123-6
Chakri Mahaprasat 57 language 257 emergency services 258-9 dinner cruises 164
Silom 213-15 dance 36, 188-9 shopping 130-1 food 170-2
Chakri, Phaya 16-17 massage 257 environment 40-2, 251 etiquette 146-7
smoking 219 khǒn 36 transport 71 shopping 139-42
Chantharakasem National meditation 257 green hotels 207 festivals 13, 159
Thanon Sukhumvit lákhawn 36-7 walking tour 75-7, 76 gyms 198
Museum 226 muay thai 257 Epicurean Kitchen Thai fruit 151-2
216-20 lákhawn lék 37 Bank of Asia 113 credit cards 263 Cooking School 158 Greater Bangkok 170-2
Thewet & Dusit 207 lákhawn phûut 37 Chao Phraya Express Boat
Thonburi 202-3 líkeh 37
bars, see Drinking &
Nightlife subindex Co 253, 264, 95 culture 42-4 Erawan National Park 244 history 144-5 H
food 144-5 etiquette 145-6 hotel buffets 169 Haripitak, Fua 28
literature 29-33 bathrooms 268 Chao Sam Phraya National
curries 149-50, 91 excursions 224-49, 225 Kanchanaburi 245 Haroon Village 114
000 map pages modern Thai film 34-6 beaches 231-3 Museum 226
customs regulations 257 exchange rates, see inside kàp klâem 147 Hat Chao Samran 226
000 photographs sculpture 27 beer 174 chemists 263
cycling 198, 265 front cover Khao Yai National Park 248 Hat Sai Kaew 231, 233-4
286 287
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heatstroke 260 transport 242 drinking 178-80 jazz 14 Phetphaiboon Plaza 240 subindex Pratunam 132-6 Suvarnabhumi
Hellfire Pass Memorial 244 Kanchanaburi Allied War festivals 14 Thai pop & rock 31-3 Phleungtham, Utansa 30 rice 147 Riverside 136-8 International Airport
hiking 246 Cemetery 242 líkeh 37 Phra Nakhon Khiri 239 rice whisky 174-5 shopping streets 86 27, 251
history 16-25 kàp klâem 147 Lingam Shrine 101-2 N Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya Rimsakul, Porntaweesak 29 Siam Sq 132-6
2007 elections 25 Kensaku, Turee 29 literature 29-33, 212 World Heritage Fair 14 River City 114-15 Silom 136-41
bloodless coup 25 Khao Bandai-It 239 Loi Krathong 14, 8
Na Dan Pier 231
Phra Sumen Fort 74 river ferries 253 tailors 129
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Nam Tok Haew Narok 246 table manners 145-6
building Bangkok 18 Khao Luang 239 Lumphini 106-15, 204, 112 Nam Tok Haew Suwat 246 Phumisak, Jit 28 Riverside 106-15, 204, tax refunds 129
pilates 198 tailors 129
Chakri dynasty 16-17 Khao Phansa 13 accommodation 215-16 Nandakhwang, Tawee 28 108-9 Thanon Sukhumvit 138
planning 12, 48, 50-1 tàkrâw 200
European influence Khao San Road 72, 204, 3 attractions 106-15 National Gallery 60 accommodation 211-13 Thonburi 128-30
costs 14-15 Taksin, Phaya 16
19-21 Khao Wang 239 food 160-5 National Museum 60 attractions 106-15 window shopping 137
discount cards 257-8 Talat Leng-Buai-la 88
life under Thaksin 22-5 Khao Yai National Park 224, shopping 136-8 national parks food 160-5 shrine dancing 190
Ploenchit 97-103, 204, 98-9 shrines, see Sights Talat Noi 83, 88
recent past 21-5 246-9, 247 transport 107 Erawan National Park shopping 136-8
attractions 97-103 subindex Tantisuk, Sawasdi 28
settlement 16 accommodation 249 Lumphini Park 106-7, 5 244 transport 107
food 160 Siam Ocean World 101 tax refunds 129
struggle for democarcy food 248 lûuk khrêung 34 Kaeng Krachan National walking tour 113-15,
shopping 132-6 Siam Park City 248 taxes 266-7
21 information 248 Park 224, 241 114
transport 101 Siam Sq 97-103, 204, 98-9 taxis 254-5, 90
WWII 20 transport 246 rock carvings 59
HIV 260 Khietkong, Chamras 28
M Khao Yai National Park
politics 44-5 Rommaninat Park 76 accommodation 209-11 telephone services 267-8
Mae Thorani statue 61 224, 246-9 attractions 97-105 temples, see Sights
holidays 260, see also khlong boats 253 pollution 40-1, 259-60, 94 Royal Barges National subindex
festivals magazines 264 Sai Yok National Park 244 food 160
Khlong Prem Prison 123 polygamy 18 Museum 65-6 temple etiquette 59
Holy Rosary Church 86 Mahachai 237 Navaratree Hindu Festival 13 shopping 132-6
khǒn 36 Pom Phet 227 Royal Ploughing Ceremony temple murals 71-2
hospitals 262 Mahachai Rail Line 224, newspapers 45, 264
Kiatbusaba, Parinya 199 nightclubs 182-5 postal services 265 13 transport 101
236-8 Tha Kha Floating Market
hotels, see Sleeping King Buddhalertla Naphalai Prajadhipok, King 73-4 rubbish 41 silk 100, 92
Mahakan Fort 70-1 Niphaa 238 236
subindex Memorial Park 238 Pramoj, Kukrit 30 silk trade 102
Makha Bucha 12 Nong Pak Chee observation Thai boxing 199-200, 90
Hualamphong Railway King Chulalongkorn Day 14 Pratunam 97-103, 204, 98-9 Silom 106-15, 204, 108-9
Station 83 King Prajadhipok Museum
maps 261-2 tower 246
accommodation 209-11 S accommodation 213-15
courses 257
markets 226, see also noodles 148-9 Saetang, Chang 28 Thailand Creative & Design
73-4, 75 attractions 97-103 attractions 106-15 Center 117
Shopping subindex Safari World 123-4
I kites 12 martial arts 199 O
food 160
safety 62, 265-6
food 160-5 Thailand International
International Festival of Ko Kret 230 shopping 132-6 shopping 136-8 Swan Boat Races 13
courses 257 October 14 Memorial 73 Sai Yok National Park 244
Music & Dance 13 Ko Ratanakosin 17, 54-63, transport 101 transport 107 Thailand-Burma Railway
festivals 12 Old Customs House 107, salads 150
internet access 260-1 204, 56 prostitution 111 Silom Thai Cooking School Centre 242
massage 196-8 114 public holidays 260, see Sampeng Lane 86, 87
internet resources 15 accommodation 202-3 courses 257 158 Thaksin, Shinawatra 22-5
opening hours, see business also festivals Samphran Elephant Ground Silpakorn University 61-2,
accommodation 202, 208 attractions 54-63 massage parlours 197 hours Thammasat University 62
& Zoo 248 63, 95
itineraries 50-1 food 154-5 May Kaidee’s Vegetarian Ophakun, Yuengyong 32 Thanon Charoen Krung 86
Samut Prakan Crocodile
shopping 128-30 Thai Cooking School 158 organised tours 264-5 Q Farm & Zoo 248
Sitthiket, Vasan 29 Thanon Khao San 72, 204, 3
J transport 55 medical services 262-3 Oriental Hotel Thai Cooking Queen Saovabha Memorial Skytrain 252, 254, 94 Thanon Maharat 59-60
Samut Songkhram 237
Janehuttakarnkit, Sriwan walking tour 63-4, 63 meditation 257 School 158 Institute (Snake Farm) smoking 146, 219 Thanon Mittraphan 86
Sanam Luang 60-1, 89
29 Ko Samet 226, 230-5, 232 metric conversions, see Osathanugrah, Surat 193 107-10 soccer 198-9 Thanon Plaeng Naam 88
Santichaiprakan Park 74
jazz music 14 accommodation 233-5 inside front cover Soi 16 86 Thanon Santiphap 86
Sao Ching-Cha 72-3
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attractions 230-2 Soi Cowboy 121-2
JEATH War Museum 243
drinking 233
Metro 254 P R Saranrom Royal Garden
Soi Ma Toom 120
Thanon Sukhumvit 116-22,
Jim Thompson’s House Miss Jumbo Queen Contest parks & gardens, see Sights radio 265 61, 77 204, 118-19
97-100, 4, 92 food 233 13 subindex Rama V 19-46 sôm-tam 146 accommodation 216-20
scams 55, 62, 265-6
jogging 198 informartion 233 mobile phones 268 Patpong 111 festivals 14 Somtow, SP 30 attractions 116-22
sculpture 27
transport 231 money 263-4 PB Valley Khao Yai Winery Rama IX Royal Park 123 Songkhram, Phibul 20 food 165-70
seum 104
Kosayothin, Apirak 45 Songkran Festival 13, 8
K Kukrit Pramoj House 113
costs 14-15, 153-4, 246 Ratanakosin Island, see Ko
Ratanakosin
sewage 41
Songmangmee, Sweang 28
shopping 138
Kaeng Krachan National 161, 209 Pestonji, Ratana 33 sex trade 111, 185 transport 117
refunds 267 Phahurat 83, 86 Ratchaprasong Intersection shopping 128-42, see soup 151 walking tour 117-22,
Park 224, 241
kàhtoey caberet 190 L tipping 154, 264 Phamai Baan Krua 105 Shrines 102-3 also Shopping subindex spas 196-8 121
ladyboys 190 Monk’s Bowl Village 71, pharmacies 263 Ratchathewi 103-5 antiques 129 sports 196-200, see also in- Thanon Yaowarat 86, 88
Kanchanaburi 224, 242-6,
Lak Meuang 58-9, 64 75, 120 Phayathai Palace 104 red-light districts 185 Banglamphu 130-1 dividual sports, Sports & theatre 36
243, 8
lákhawn 36-7 Moolpramook, Piman 28 Phetburi 224, 226, 238-41, Patpong 111 Chinatown 131-2 Activities subindex theme parks 248
accommodation 245-6
attractions 242-5 lákhawn lék 37 muay thai 199-200, 90 240 Soi Cowboy 121-2 clothing sizes 130, 132 Sri Mariamman Temple Thewet & Dusit 78-81,
drinking 245 lákhawn phûut 37 courses 257 accommodation 241-2 refunds 267 duty free 140 111-12 204, 79
food 245 language 272-6 murals 28 attractions 239-40 religion gems 129 Srimuang, Chamlong 44-5 accommodation 207
courses 257 music 31-3 food 240-1 Animism 44 Greater Bangkok 139-42 Sriwanichpoom, Manit attractions 78-81
000 map pages left luggage 251 alternative 33 information 239-40 Brahmanism 44 Ko Ratanakosin 128-30 29, 193 food 157-8
000 photographs legal matters 261 classical Thai 31 transport 239 Buddhism 43-4 Lumphini 136-8 stir-fries 150-1 transport 80
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Thonburi 64-6, 204, 56 239 NIGHTLIFE 70’s Bar 183 Oh My Cod! 155 Deck 154 Chao Phrom Day Market Arroi 157
accommodation 202-3 Wat Lokayasutharam 227 808 Club 183 Eat Me Restaurant 161-2 229 Baan Suan Pai 171
attractions 64-6 Wat Mahathat 62-3, 239 BAR/ Golden Cup 245 In Love 157
RESTAURANTS Bed Supperclub 183, 93 CHINESE Chennai Kitchen 162-3
food 154-5 Wat Mangkon Kamalawatt Café Democ 183 Chiang Kii 159 Greyhound Café 167 Jay Fai 155 Komala’s 168
shopping 128-30 83-4, 88 Balcony 179 Kuppa 165 Jay So 163 Mashoor 163
Club Culture 183 Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao
transport 65 Wat Na Phra Mehn 229 Black Swan 175 La Villa 170 Jay Tiw 245 May Kaidee 157
Dance Fever 183 Long Bao 160
time 268 Wat Pa Luangta Bua Bull’s Head & Angus Naga Bungalows 233 Jep’s 233 Ranee’s Guesthouse 156
G.O.D. (Guys on Display) Foo Mui Kee 163
tipping 154, 264 Yannasampanno 244 Steakhouse 175 Panorama Restaurant 233 Kai Thawt Jay Kii 163 Tamarind Café 167
179-80 Hong Kong Noodles 159
Tiravanija, Rirkrit 193 Wat Phai Lom 239 Coyote on Convent 176 Spring 167, 6 Kaiyang Boran 156 Vegetarian Food Centre
Glow 183 Hua Seng Hong 159
toilets 268 Wat Phanan Choeng 227 Jool’s Bar & Restaurant Tapas Café 168 Kalapapreuk on First 167 171-2
Lesla 180 Je Ngor 168
tourist information 268-9 Wat Phet Samut 176 Kaloang Home Kitchen
Lucifer 183 Ngwan Lee Lang
tours 264-5 Worawihan 237 Nest 177 157-8
Nang Len 183-4 Suan 164 ISRAELI WESTERN
train travel 254 Wat Pho 57-8, 59, 64, Telephone 179 Khaao Chae Naang Ram 241
Narcissus 184 Ran Nam Tao Hu Yong Shoshana 155 Baan Phra Arthit 156
Death Railway 244 2, 5 Tuba 178 Khrua Aroy Aroy 163
Q Bar 184 Her 164
Mahachai Rail Line 224, Wat Phra Kaew 55-7, Zup Zip 179 Khrua Chom Ao 238
Santika 184 Rosdee 170-1 ITALIAN
236-8 64, 95 Shela 180 Shangarila Restaurant 158 Air Plane 160
Khrua Khao Yai 248 ENTERTAINMENT &
trekking 246 Wat Phra Mahathat 227 BARS Slim/Flix 184 Soi 38 Night Market 169 Café Primavera 155
Kim Leng 156-7 THE ARTS
Trimurthi Shrine 103 Wat Phra Mongkhon Ad Here the 13th 180 Superfly 184 Tang Jai Yuu 158-9 Kok Kaat 245
Calderazzo 160 CINEMAS
Trok Huae Med 86-7 Bophit 227 Ad Makers 181 Tapas Room 184-5 Thai Charoen 159 Krua Noppharat 156
Gianni Ristorante 160 Alliance Française Bangkok
túk-túks 255 Wat Phra Si Sanphet 227 Bamboo Bar 181 Twisted Republic 185 Kuaytiaw Reua Tha Siam
La Piola 165 190
TV 45 Wat Ratburana 227 Barbican Bar 175 Zeta 180 DINNER CRUISES 160
No 43 160 EGV 190
Wat Ratchanatda 75 Brick Bar 181 Asia Voyages 264 Lung Lek 229
Paesano 160 Goethe Institut 190
U Wat Saket 67-70 Bua Sa-ad 176 PUBS Manohra Cruises 264-5 Pan Pan 160
Mondee 241
House 190
universities Wat Saket Fair 14 Buddy Bar 176 Beer Barrel 245 Nang Loeng Market 170
Scooz 162 Lido Multiplex 190
Chulalongkorn 103 Wat Satthatham 237 Café Trio 175, 93 Brown Sugar 181 EGYPTIAN Old Siam Plaza 159
Major Cineplex 190
Silpakorn 61-3, 192 Wat Sutha 76 Chang House 230 Gazebo 181 Nasser Elmassy Restaurant Or Tor Kor Market 171,
JAPANESE Paragon Cineplex 190-1
Thammasat University 62 Wat Suthat 71-2 Cheap Charlie’s 175, 96 Ick Pub 179 167 91
Imoya 169 Scala Multiplex 191
Wat Suwandaram 227 Cosmic Café 176 Molly Malone’s 176 Paa Lek 229
Mizu’s Kitchen 162 SF Cinema City 191
Wat Thammikarat 227 deep 176 Nang Nual Riverside Pub Pan 156
V Wat Traimit 85 DJ Station 179 177
FOOD COURTS Ramentei 168 Phae Krung Kao 229
SFV 191
Vegetarian Festival 13-14 Emporium Food Hall 166
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Hippie de Bar 176 Noriega’s 181 Phen Phrik Phet 241
Victory Monument 103-4 Food Loft 166 SEAFOOD Phetphaiboon Plaza 240
CULTURAL
227-9 Icy 179 Saxophone Pub &
Visakha Bucha 13 MBK Food Court 166 Tarua Restaurant 238 Phu Yai Thawngyib 238
CENTRES
Wat Yai Chom Prasat 237 Kluen Saek 179 Restaurant 181, 94
visas 269-70 Park Food Hall 166 Alliance Française Bangkok
volunteering 270, see Wat Yai Suwannaram 239 Lava Club 176 Shamrock Irish Pub 176 Rachanawi Samosawn
SINGAPOREAN 155 189
also work water quality 41, 259 Living Room 181, 93 Susie Pub 176
weather, see climate FRENCH Boon Tong Kiat Singapore River Bar Café 170 Goethe Institut 189
Molly Bar 176 Tawan Daeng German
whisky 182 Crêpes & Co 166 Hainanese Chicken Rub Aroon 154 Japan Foundation 189
Moon Bar at Vertigo Brewhouse 182
W wi-fi 261 177, 7 Winks 182
D’Sens 161 Rice 168 Ruen Mallika 166 Neilson Hays Library
walking 246
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women travellers 270-1 Le Banyan 165 Sanguan Sri 160
walking tours Parking Toys 181 Witch’s Tavern 182
Wong Wian Yai 236 Le Bouchon 162 THAI Soi Pradit Market 164-5 Thailand Cultural Centre 189
Baan Krua 105 Phranakorn Bar 177 Le Normandie 161
work 271, see also Rain Dogs Bar & Gallery SAUNA BARS Amphawa Floating Market Somboon Seafood 162
Banglamphu 75-8, 76 volunteering DINNER
177 Babylon Bangkok 180 238 Suan Lum Night Bazaar 165
Chinatown 86-8, 87 World Film Festival 14 GERMAN THEATRE
Resort 245 Chakran 180 Ana’s Garden 167 Thip Samai 156
Ko Ratanakosin 63-4, World Gourmet Festival 13 Bei Otto 165
Roof Bar 176 Apple Guest House 245 Thonglee 169 Sala Rim Nam 189
63 World Thai Martial Arts
Sa-ke Coffee Pub 179 WINE BARS Baan Klang Nam 1 170 Victory Point 171 Silom Village 189-90
Riverside 113-15, 114 Festival 12 INDIAN
Ship Inn 177 Bacchus Wine Bar 175 Bamboo Restaurant 233 Wang Lang Market 154-5 Studio 9 190
Thanon Sukhumvit 117- WWII 20 Indian Hut 162
Silk Bar 176 Opera Riserva Winetheque Ban Chiang 162 Yuy Lee 170 Supatra River House 190
22, 121 WWII Museum 242 Royal India 159
Silver Sand Bar 233 177 Ban Wacharachai 229
Wang Suan Phakkat 104
Wat Arun 65, 4 Sirocco 177 Blue Elephant 161 THAI/MUSLIM GALLERIES
Wat Benchamabophit 81
Y Taksura 177 INDONESIAN Cabbages & Condoms Home Cuisine Islamic 100 Tonson Gallery 191
Wat Bowonniwet 74-5
Yipintsoi, Misiem 28 Three Sixty 182 EATING Bali 168 167-8 Restaurant 163 About Café/About Studio
yoga 198 Tok Bar 233 AMERICAN Chote Chitr 155-6 Muslim Restaurant 164 191
Wat Chai Wattanaram 227 Yongchaiyudh, Chavalit 22 Tokyo Joe’s 182 Bourbon St Bar & INTERNATIONAL Circle of Friends 163 Naaz 164 Bangkok Art & Culture
Wat Chi Prasoet 239
To-Sit 178 Restaurant 167 Baan Muang Petch 241 Face 166, 7 Narknava 248 Centre 191
000 map pages Z Water Bar 178 Great American Rib Baywatch Bar 233 Harmonique 163 Roti-Mataba 156 Bangkok University Art
000 photographs zoos 81, 123-4, 248 Wong’s Place 178 Company 166 Bed Supperclub 165, 93 Hemlock 155 Yusup 171 Gallery 191
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Foreign Correspondents’ It’s Happened To Be a Chatuchak Weekend Khao Bandai-It 239 Museum 65-6 83-5, 88 Boworn BB 206
Royal Elephant Museum 81 Wat Na Phra Mehn 229
APARTMENTS Chantana House 230
Club of Thailand 191-2 Closet 130 Market 140-1, 5 Khao Luang 239
Thailand-Burma Railway Wat Pa Luangta Bua House by the Pond 202 Lamphu House 206
Gallery F-stop 192 Marco Tailors 136 Damnoen Saduak Floating
Centre 242 Yannasampanno 244 Siri Sathorn 202 New Road Guesthouse 213
Gallery Ver 192 Market 235-6 CEMETERIES
H Gallery 192 DUTY FREE Don Wai Market 236 Chung Kai Allied War Wang Suan Phakkat 104 Wat Phai Lom 239 Penguin House 216
Jim Thompson Art Center Khlong Toey Market 121 WWII Museum 242 Wat Phanan Choeng 227 BOUTIQUE Ploy Guesthouse 245
King Power 140 Cemetery 242-3 HOTELS
192 Pak Khlong Market 77, Kanchanaburi Allied War Wat Phet Samut Woraw- Pong Phen Guesthouse
Kathmandu Photo Gallery 132 PARKS & ihan 237 Bangkok Boutique Hotel 245-6
ELECTRICAL Cemetery 242 219
192 GOODS Patpong Night Market 137 GARDENS Wat Pho 57-8, 59, 64, Prakorp’s House 206
National Gallery 192 Phahurat market 131 Benjakiti Park 116, 121 2, 5 Davis 217 Prasuri Guest House 206
Chiang Heng 136-7 CHURCHES Dream 218
Numthong Gallery 192 Pantip Plaza 132 Phetphaiboon Plaza 240 Assumption Cathedral 113 Dusit Park 80, 5 Wat Phra Kaew 38, 55-7, Rabieng Rimnum Guest
Queen’s Gallery 192 Pratunam Market 133 King Buddhalertla Naphalai 64, 95 Eugenia 217-18 House 241
Church of Santa Cruz 82 Ibrik Resort 203
Silpakorn University FOOD Sampeng Lane 131-2 Holy Rosary Church 38, 86 Memorial Park 238 Wat Phra Mahathat 227 River View Guest House
192-3, 95 Saphan Phut Night Bazaar Lumphini Park 106-7, 5 Wat Phra Mongkhon Ma Du Zi 217 208-9
Nittaya Curry Shop 130 Phutthaisawan (Buddhai- PhraNakorn Nornlen 207
Surapon Gallery 193 132 sawan) Chapel 60 Rama IX Royal Park 123 Bophit 227 Sala Thai Daily Mansion
Tadu Contemporary Art 193 Suan Lum Night Bazaar Rommaninat Park 76 Wat Phra Si Sanphet 227 S15 218 216
GEMS & Wat Ratburana 227 Shanghai Inn 208 Shambara 205-6
Tang Gallery 193 137 FORTS Sanam Luang 60-1,
JEWELLERY Wat Ratchanatda 75 Sheraton Grande Sukhum- Sugar Cane Guest House
Teo+Namfah Gallery 193 Soi Lalai Sap 137 Mahakan Fort 70-1 63-4, 89
Johnny’s Gems 131 Wat Saket 67-70 vit 217 246
Thavibu Gallery 193 Tha Kha Floating Market Phra Sumen Fort 38, 74 Santichaiprakan Park 74
Uthai’s Gems 132 Wat Satthatham 237 Siam@Siam 210 Thai House 221
Whitespace 193 236 Saranrom Royal Garden
Thanon Khao San market 61, 77 Wat Suthat 28, 71-2, 76 Tony’s Place 230
HANDICRAFTS GALLERIES BUDGET HOTELS
KÀHTOEY 130-1 Wat Suwandaram 28,
Krung Kasem Srikung
Villa Guest House 206
Charoen Chaikarnchang National Gallery 60
CABERET Thanon Sukhumvit Market STREETS & 227
Hotel 208
Shop 131 Silpakorn University Art Wat Tham Khao Pun 244 HOSTELS
Calypso Cabaret 190 138
Gallery 62, 95
THOROUGH- Malaysia Hotel 215
Nandakwang 138 Vespa Market 141-2 FARES Wat Thammikarat 227 Bangkok International
Mambo Cabaret 190 Thailand Creative & Design Reorn Pae Amphawa 238
Narayana Phand 135-6 Wat Traimit 85 Youth Hostel 207
Center 117 Thanon Maharat 59-60 Rikka Inn 205
Taekee Taekon 130 THAI SILK Wat Tritosathep Maha-
THEATRE Thanon Plaeng Naam 88 Roof View Place 206
HI Sukhumvit 220
Tamnan Mingmuang 136 worawihan 28 Lub*D 214
Bangkok Playhouse 188 Jim Thompson 138 Thanon Sumhumvit 116-22
Thai Home Industries 136 MANSIONS Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Shanti Lodge 207
National Theatre 188 Thanon Yaowarat 88 BUNGALOWS
Thai Nakorn 130 Kukrit Pramoj House 113 227-9 Sri Ayuttaya Guest House
Patravadi Theatre 188 Ao Nuan Bungalows 234
Sala Chalermkrung 188-9 SIGHTS Phayathai Palace 104 TEMPLES & Wat Yai Chom Prasat 237
Baan Ku Pu 238 207
HEALTH BUILDINGS & Phra Nakhon Khiri 239 SHRINES Train Inn 209
Siam Niramit 189 Jep’s Bungalows 234
SUPPLIES STRUCTURES Vimanmek Teak Mansion THEME PARKS Urban Age 214
Traditional Thai Puppet Ao Mae Kuan Im Shrine Lima Coco 235
Traditional Medicine Shops Abhisek Dusit Throne 38, 80 Ancient City 248
Theatre 189 237 Lung Dam 234
128 Hall 80 Dream World 248
Erawan Shrine 26, 102 Malibu Garden Resort 234 HOTELS
Amarindra Hall 55 MUSEUMS Lingam Shrine 101 Siam Park City 248 Palm Garden Lodge 249 All Seasons 215
SHOPPING MALLS Baiyoke II Tower 104 Ancient Cloth Museum Phra Thii Nang Sai Kaew Beach Resort Amari Airport Hotel 220
ANTIQUES Baan Silom 137 Bang Kwang & Khlong 81 Phutthaisawan 28 UNIVERSITIES 233-4 Arun Residence 203
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Ámantee 139 Central Chidlom 133 Prem Prisons 123 Ban Kamthieng 116-17 Ratchaprasong Intersection Chulalongkorn University Samed Sand Sea 234 Asia Hotel 210-11
House of Chao 136 Central World Plaza 133 Bank of Asia 113 Bangkok Doll Factory & Shrines 102-3 103 Samed Villa 234 Atlanta 219
L’Arcadia 138 Emporium Sjhopping Borombhiman Hall 55 Museum 104 Sri Gurusingh Sabha 83 Silpakorn University 61-3, Silver Sand 234 Aurum: The River Place 203
Centre 138-9 Chakri Mahaprasat 57 Bangkokian Museum Sri Mariamman Temple 192 Tok 234 Baan Thai Sang Thian
BOOKS Erawan Bangkok 133 Democracy Monument 73 107, 114 111-13 Thammasat University 62 Tubtim Resort 234 Samed 234
Gaysorn Plaza 133-4 Dusit Hall 57 Chantharakasem National Trimurthi Shrine 103 Vongdeuan Resort 234 Bangkok Centre Sukhumvit
Asia Books 139
Mahboonkrong (MBK) 134 Golden Mount 67-70, 75 Museum 226 Wat Amphawan ZOOS & 25 220
B2S 139
Promenade Arcade 134-5 Grand Palace 55, 64 Chao Sam Phraya National Chetiyaram 238 AQUARIUMS GUESTHOUSES Bangkok Marriott Resort &
Bookazine 139
River City 137 Hualamphong Railway Museum 226 Wat Arun 65, 4 Dusit Zoo 81 A-One Inn 211 Spa 220-1
Orchid Press 136
Siam Center 135 Station 83 Children’s Discovery Wat Benchamabophit 81 Queen Saovabha Memorial Artists Place 213 Buddy Lodge 205
Siam Paragon 135 Jim Thompson’s House Museum 123 Wat Bowonniwet 28, 74-5 Institute (Snake Farm) Baan Dvara Prateep 230 Chakrabongse Villas 203
CAMERAS Siam Sq 135 97-100, 4, 92 Corrections Museum 76 Wat Chai Wattanaram 227 107-10 Baan Hualampong 209 Citichic 218
Niks/Nava Import Export Silom Galleria 138 Lak Meuang 58-9, 64 Forensic Medicine Museum Wat Chi Prasoet 239 Safari World 123-6 Baan Lotus Guest House Erawan House 205
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October 14 Memorial 73 66 Wat Chong Nonsi 28 Samphran Elephant Ground 230 Federal Hotel 219
Sunny Camera 136 MARKETS Old Customs House 107, JEATH War Museum 243 Wat Ko Kaew Sutharam & Zoo 248 Banchomkao 241 Grand China Princess 208
amulet market 129-30, 4 114 King Prajadhipok Museum 239 Samut Prakan Crocodile Bangkok Christian Guest Grand Inn Come Hotel 220
000 map pages Amphawa Floating Market Sao Ching-Cha 72, 75 73-4, 75 Wat Lokayasutharam 227 Farm & Zoo 248 House 216 Grand Mercure Park Avenue
000 photographs 236 Victory Monument 103-4 National Museum 60 Wat Mahathat 63, 239 Siam Ocean World 101 Bannkunpra 230 219
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Jungle House 249
La Résidence Hotel 214
Lamphu Treehouse 205
Le Fenix 218
Le Vimarn Cottages 235
Majestic Suites 219
Miami 217
Napa Place Bed &
Breakfast 219
New Siam Riverside 205
Niagara Hotel 214-15
Novotel Suvarnabhumi
Airport Hote 220
Old Bangkok Inn 204
P&R Residence 213
Pathumwan House 211
Rama Gardens Hotel 220
Refill Now! 221
Reflections Rooms 221
Reno Hotel 211
River View Place Hotel 230
Rose Hotel 214
Royal Diamond 241
Royal Hotel 206-7
Saikaew Villa 234
Seven 218
Suan Luang Hotel 230
Suk 11 219-20
Sun Hotel 241
Swiss Park Hotel 216-17
Triple Two Silom 214
Viengtai Hotel 205
VIP Guest House/Golden Park Lodging 249 SPAS
House 211 Royal River Kwai Resort & Banyan Tree Spa 196
Wendy House 211 Spa 245 Nakornthon Thai Medical
We-Train International Samet Ville Resort 234 Spa 196
House 220 Sap Tai Cabbages & Oriental Spa 196-7
Condoms Resort 249
LUXURY HOTELS Village Farm 249 TÀKRÂW
Banyan Tree Hotel 215 Lumphini Stadium 200, 7
Dusit Thani 213 National Stadium 200
Four Seasons Hotel SPORTS &
209-10 ACTIVIITES THAI BOXING
Grand Hyatt Erawan 210 CYCLING Lumphini Stadium 199, 7
Grand Millennium ABC Amazing Bangkok Ratchadamnoen Stadium
Sukhumvit 217 Cyclist Tou 265 199
Metropolitan 215 Grasshopper Adventures
Millennium Hilton 212-13 265 YOGA
Nai Lert Park Hotel 210 Velo Thailand 265 Absolute Yoga 198
Oriental Hotel 212 Yoga Elements Studio 198
Peninsula Hotel 212 MASSAGE
Shangri-La Hotel 212 Buathip Thai Massage
Sofitel Silom Bangkok 214 196 TOP PICKS
Sukhothai Hotel 215 Rasayana Retreat 197 architecture 40
Ruen-Nuad Massage & art 28
RESORTS Yoga 197 books 29
Ao Prao Resort 234-5 Skills Development Center film 35
Baan Amphawa Resort & for the Blind 197 food 147, 162, 167, 170
Spa 238 Wat Pho Thai Traditional for children 61
Baan Tai Had Resort 238 Massage school free Bangkok 103
Kasem Island Resort 245 197-8 music 33
Kirimaya 249 shopping 134
Paradee Resort & Spa PILATES sleeping 203
234 Pilates Studio 198 views 155, 213

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