This Thailand travel pictorial presents Bangkok’s ancient traditions, breathtaking architecture and vibrant city culture. Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya, Thailand’s capital has spectacular Buddhist statues, unique cultural experiences and a variety of natural color that Bill Wassman’s camera captures to an extraordinary degree. In over 140 stunning color photographs, backed by the lucid and insightful writing of authors Joe Cummings and Bill Wassman brings us exquisite portraits and views of Bangkok's people, places, and a host of other delights. Wassman's work is an absolute joy to experience as it celebrates the beauty of this remarkable city. In allowing readers to enter the world of Bangkok, they show clearly why Thailand's heartbeat continues to enchant and beguile all who visit her.

Bangkok: City of Angels

Arts & Photography

Cummings,Joe

History & Criticism

Periplus Editions

When you're ordering a local meal, talking to Thais you meet along the way, and looking for that perfect beach - this guide will help you get it right.

Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook

Travel

Reference

Lonely Planet

Thailand: A Travel Survival Kit (Lonely Planet Thailand)

Asia

Lonely Planet Publications

Bangkok City Guide (Lonely Planet Bangkok)

Gathers information about the history, geography, climate, people, and culture of Myanmar, formerly Burma, and includes advice on transportation, accommodations, dining shopping, and sightseeing

Lonely Planet Myanmar Burma

Wheeler, Tony

Many backpackers refer to the various Lonely Planet guides as South East Asia bibles, and indeed treat them as such. Taking just a glimpse at Lonely Planet: Thailand, it's not difficult to understand why. Crammed into over 1000 pages is everything you could want to know about pretty much every region of Thailand. From the southern provinces bordering on Malaysia, to the main coastal destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, from the intense heat of Bangkok to the amazing architecture around Ayutthaya and the contrasting tranquillity of the north, the people at Lonely Planet give you as much practical information on places to stay, eat and visit as possible. Updated regularly, the guides try to keep abreast of the rapid development in Thailand and give you the latest, vital information on how much you can expect to pay--particularly useful for that first trip in a Songthaew or Tuk-tuk. 
As always there is detailed information about the culture and history of Thailand. However, for many the focus is on the practicalities of finding accommodation and getting where you're going (once you have used the handy maps to figure out where you are). Particularly useful are the suggested itineraries which give an idea of what you can fit in whether you are staying for a couple of weeks or several months. For those wanting to concentrate their stay on the main attractions of Bangkok and Thailand's coastal regions, Lonely Planet: Thailand's Islands and Beaches is perhaps a better bet. However, if you fancy being a little more adventurous and seeing more of Thailand, Lonely Planet: Thailand is certainly a good place to start. --Caroline Butler

Thailand Travel Survival Kit (Lonely Planet Thailand)

Lonely Planet Laos

Book by Turner, Peter, Cummings, Joe, Finlay, Hugh

Lonely Planet South East Asia (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)

Finlay, Hugh

Turner, Peter

Provides essential travel information for Bangkok, discusses sightseeing and activities, and recommends lodgings, restaurants, entertainment, and excursions

Lonely Planet Bangkok City Guide