Lightner, a rock climber and part-time resident of Thailand, provides a guide to climbing in Thailand, with an emphasis on the Phra Nang Peninsula, along with some travel information, and the country's history, geology, and wildlife, as well as accommodations, sightseeing, and travel in Bangkok. For approximately 350 routes, he describes each location, route length, bolting, sun exposure, wall angle and difficulty, hazards, and approach. Other locations covered are Koh Phi Phi, Chiang Mai, Laos, and the Andaman Sea. Topo maps, route overlays, and color photos are integrated. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)