<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok</i></b> is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the blinged-out structures of Wat Phra Kaew temple, ogle at Wat Pho's reclining Buddha, or visit Jim Thompson's house for exquisite artwork; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Bangkok and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok</i>:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews</b> <b>for all budgets</b> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out</b> <b>Bangkok map</b> (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps</li><li><b>User-friendly layout</b> with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time</li><li><b>Useful features</b> - including <b>Worth a Trip, Best Walks, </b>and <b>For Kids</b></li><li><b>Coverage</b> of Banglamphu, Chinatown, Ko Ratanakosin, Thonburi, Siam Square, Pratunam, Ploenchit, Sukhumvit, Riverside, Silom, Lumphini, and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: <i>Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok</i></b> is a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travellers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick trip experience.</p><ul><li>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of Bangkok's neighbourhoods? Check out<b><i>Lonely Planet Bangkok.</i></b> </li><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Thailand</i></b>for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover Thailand,</i></b>a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. </li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Austin Bush. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b> Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.</p>