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COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL COPYRIGHTED I Audley Travel, 49 Bang Pa-In, 133, 272 Index Ayutthaya, 3, 7, 14–15, 133, Bangrak (Big Buddha Beach), 178 264–272 Bangrak Wet Market (Bangkok), See also Accommodations index, Ayutthaya Historical Study Center, 124 GENERAL INDEX below. 268 Bang Tao Beach, 218 Ayutthaya period, 22 Bang Thao Bay (Laguna Resort Complex) accommodations, 230–231 General Index B restaurants, 238 A Baan Celadon (Chiang Mai), 318 Ban Had Sai Ree, 207 Backstreet Books (Chiang Mai), Banks, 388 Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall 315 Ban Kwan Chang, 156 (Bangkok), 111 Back Trax (Pai), 334 Ban Mae Had, 206, 207 Absolute Asia, 32 The Balcony (Bangkok), 127 Ban Nang Thalung Suchart Subsin Absolute Yoga (Bangkok), 119 Banana Disco (Phuket), 246 (Nakhon Si Thammarat), 210 Accommodations Ban Chiang, 7, 11, 361 Ban Phe, 134, 145–148 green, 31 Ban Chiang National Museum, Ban Sabai tips on, 372–373 361 Active Thailand, 49, 50 Bangkok, 128 Bang Bao, 152 Chiang Mai, 314 Active Travel, 56 Bang Bao Bay, 152 Active vacations, 48–57 Ko Samui, 197 Bangkok, 2, 15, 36, 58–133 Ban Tai Beach, accommodations, Adventure Divers, 144 accommodations, 69–86 201–202 Adventure trips, organized, 48–49 arriving in, 59–60 Ban Taling Ngam, 179 Air Asia, 370 banks, 67 Ban Tawai, 318 Air travel, 369, 370 business hours, 67 Ban Tha Klang, 367 Akha (E-Kaw) tribe, 329 embassies and consulates, 67 Ban Vichayen (Lopburi), 273 Aksra Theater (Bangkok), 126 emergencies, 67 The Barbican (Bangkok), 127 Alangkarn (Pattaya), 139 entertainment and nightlife, Bargaining, 4 Alcazar (Pattaya), 145 125–129 Bar Solo (Ko Samui), 198 Allied War Cemetery exploring, 102–119 BarSu (Bangkok), 128 (Kanchanaburi), 132 avoiding the touts, 111 Bauhaus (Ko Samui), 198 Almeta (Bangkok), 120, 125 cultural and wellness BB Divers, 156 American University Alumni pursuits, 115–118 Beaches, 4 Language Center (Bangkok), staying active, 118–119 118 best experiences, 5–6 top attractions, 106–112 Ko Samui, 178–179 Amphawa Floating Market, 130 waterways, 103, 106 Anantara (Ko Samui), 197 Phuket, 217–218 finding an address in, 62 Bed Supper Club (Bangkok), 128 The Ancient City (Muang Boran), food courts, 91 Beung Kaen Nakhon (Khon Kaen), 129 getting around, 63–67 360 Ang Khang Nature Trail, 323 hospitals, 68 Big Blue, 196 Ang Thong, 56, 199 Internet and Wi-Fi, 68 Big Buddha Ang Thong Marine National Park, layout of, 61–62 Ko Samui, 181 170, 195, 198–199 lost property, 68 Antiques Phuket, 221 luggage storage, 68 Big Buddha Beach (Bangrak), 178 Bangkok, 121 mail and postage, 68 accommodations, 185–186 Chiang Mai, 316 neighborhoods in brief, 63 Big C (Phuket), 245 Anusarn Night Market (Chiang newspapers and magazines, 68 Bike Tours Thailand, 50 Mai), 316 pharmacies, 68 Biking and mountain biking, Ao Hin Wong, 207 police, 68–69 49–50 Ao Kiu Na Nai, 145 radio and TV, 69 Ao Kiu Na Nok, 145 Chiang Mai, 291, 313 restaurants, 86–101 Billabong Surf Club (Ko Samui), Ao Leuk, 207 cheap eats, 91 198 Ao Luk, 254 dinner cruises on the Bird-watching, 50 Ao Nang, 6, 252, 253 Chao Phraya River, Thai Bird Garden (Phitsanulok), accommodations, 255–256 100–101 Ao Phang Kha, 179 278 dinner with Thai dance, The Blue Canyon Country Club Ao Prao, 146 100 (Phuket), 241 Ao Ta Note, 207COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL safety, 69 Blue Elephant, 51 Ao Thian, 145 shopping, 119–125 The Blue Elephant (Bangkok), 116 Ao Thong Nai Pan, side trips from, 129–133 Blue Stars Sea Kayaking (Ko accommodations, 205–206 telephones, 69 Samui), 196, 199 Ao Tubtim, 145 visitor information, 60–61 Blue Water Anglers (Phuket), 241 Ao Wong Deuan, 145 Bangkok Airways, 370 Boat trips and cruises Art and architecture, 19–22 Bangkok Art & Culture Center, Ayutthaya, 133, 267 Asarnha Bucha Day, 28 108 Asia Books, 121 Chiang Mai, 312 Bangkok Golf Club, 119 Ko Poda, 254 Asia Transpacific Journeys, 32–33 Bangkok Tourism Bureau, 60, 115 ATMs (automated-teller Ko Samui, 196 Bangkok Transit System (BTS), 64 Books, recommended, 22–23 machines), 377, 388 395 119_9781118119983-bindex.indd9_9781118119983-bindex.indd 395395 33/23/12/23/12 22:05:05 PMPM Bookstores Chakri Memorial Day, 28 Choeng Mon Bay, Bangkok, 121–122 Chalong Bay, restaurants, accommodations, 187 Phuket, 220 238–239 Choeng Mon Beach, 179 Boots (Bangkok), 121 Chalong Beach, 217 Christy's Cabaret (Ko Samui), 198 Bophut Beach, 178 Chan Kasem Palace (Ayutthaya), Chulalongkorn Day, 28 accommodations, 184–185 269 Chumphon, 170–172 restaurants, 193 Chanthaburi province, 148–149 Chumphon National Museum, 171 Bophut Hills Golf Club (Ko Samui), Chantharakasem National Cinemas, Bangkok, 126 196 Museum (Ayutthaya), 269 Cliff jumping, Ko Phi Phi, 260 Bor Sang, 318 Chao Phraya Express Boat Co. Climate, 26–28 The Bridge on the River Kwai (Bangkok), 64–65 Clock tower (Chiang Rai), 347 (film), 131, 132 Chao Sam Phraya National Conrad Bangkok, 128 GENERAL INDEX Bridge over the River Kwai Museum (Ayutthaya), 269 Constitution Day, 29 (Kanchanaburi), 132 Charoen Krung (New) Road Consulates, 378 Buddha Chinarat Festival (Bangkok), 120 Contact Travel (Chiang Mai), (Phitsanulok), 276 Chaweng, restaurants, 193–194 311, 313 Buddhism, 18–19 Chaweng Beach, 5 Cooking classes, 3, 50–51 Buddhist Lent, 28, 364 accommodations, 187–190 Bangkok, 116 Buffalo fights (Ko Samui), 182 Chaweng Noi, 179 Chiang Mai, 310 Bungee jumping, Chiang Mai, 313 Chaweng Noi Bay, Cooking courses, Ko Samui, 197 Buranathai Buddha Casting accommodations, 187–190 Cool season, 27 Foundry (Phitsanulok), 277–278 Cheap Charlie's (Bangkok), 128 Coronation Day, 28 Burapha Golf Club (Pattaya), 144 Chiang Dao, 323–324 Counterfeit merchandise, 34 Buriram, 366, 367 Chiang Dao Cave (Wat Tham Credit cards, 388–389 Business hours, 377 Chiang Dao), 323 Crime, 381–383 Bus travel, 371–372 Chiang Khan, 363 Crow's Nest (Ko Samui), 198 Butterflies Chiang Mai, 2, 7, 288–324 Currency and currency exchange, Butterfly Farm (Ko Samui), 181 accommodations, 292–300 387 Phuket Butterfly Garden & activities, 311–314 Customs regulations, 378 Insect World, 244 ATMs, 292 Samui Butterfly Garden, 179 consulates, 292 Butterfly Farm (Ko Samui), 181 emergencies, 292 D entertainment and nightlife, Dan Sai, 362 318–319 Dave's ESL Café, 33 C exploring, 306–311 Day Market (Hua Hin), 168 Calendar of events, 29 getting around, 290–291 Day of Roses (Chiang Mai), 331 California WOW (Bangkok), getting there, 289–290 Dengue fever, 375 118, 119 Internet access, 292 Department stores, Bangkok, 122 Canal boats, Bangkok, 65 layout of, 290 The Dhevi Spa (Chiang Mai), 314 Candle Festival (Ubon mail and postage, 292 Diamond Beach (Had Sai Kaew), Ratchathani), 367 police, 292 145 Canopy Adventures (Ko Samui), restaurants, 300–306 Diarrhea, 374 182 shopping, 314–318 Diethelm, 33 Cape Panwa, 217 side trips from, 319–324 Dino Park Mini Golf (Phuket), Car rentals, 371 snacks and cafes, 306 246–247 Car travel, 370–371 visitor information, 290 Diplomat Bar (Bangkok), 128 Cascade Club (Bangkok), 118 Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Disabled travelers, 378 Celadon House (Bangkok), 120 Center, 309 Distil (Bangkok), 127 Cellphones, 380–381 Chiang Mai Flower Festival, 5 Dive Asia (Phuket), 242 Centara Grand Resort and Villas Chiang Mai Green Valley Country Diving, 51 (Hua Hin), 162 Club, 313 Ko Khlum and Ko Wai, 156 Central department store Chiang Mai National Museum, Ko Nang Yuan, 209 (Bangkok), 121 309 Ko Phi Phi, 260 Central Festival (Phuket), 245 Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Ko Samui, 195–196 The central plains, 38 Adventures, 313 Ko Tao, 209 Central Thailand, 264–287 Chiang Mai Sky Adventures, 313 Pattaya, 144 CentralWorld (Bangkok), 121, 122 Chiang Mai Thai Cookery Phuket, 242–243 Cha-Am, 158–170 School, 51 Doi Inthanon National Park, 30, accommodations, 165–166 Chiang Mai Zoo, 310 56, 57, 322–323, 343 banks, 162 Chiang Rai, 343–351 Doi Luang, 324 getting there, 160 Chiang Saen, 7, 351–356 Dome at State Tower (Bangkok), orientation, 161 Chiang Saen National Museum, 127 side trips from, 168–170 353 Dragon Bar (Ko Tao), 209 visitor information, 162 Chinese New Year, 29 Drinking laws, 378 Chaiya, 173, 174 Chiva-Som (Hua Hin), 168 Drugs, 199 Chak Phra festival (Surat Thani), Chiva Som Academy Duang Trekking (Pai), 334 173 (Bangkok), 53 Durian, 3 Chakri Dynasty, 15–16 Choeng Mon, 178–179 Dvaravati (Mon) Period, 11–12 396 119_9781118119983-bindex.indd9_9781118119983-bindex.indd 396396 33/23/12/23/12 22:05:05 PMPM E Flower Festival (Chiang Mai), Had Yao, 200 Earth Wind and Fire (Chiang Mai), 29, 330 accommodations, 204 313 Food courts, 3 The Hall of Opium (near Chiang Eastern & Oriental Express, Food stalls and street food, 27 Saen), 354 GENERAL INDEX 369–370 Frog & Gecko (Ko Samui), 198 Hariphunchai National Museum The eastern seaboard, 36, Full Moon Party (Ko Pha Ngan), (Lamphun), 321 134–157 199–200 Health concerns, 374–377 Easy Charter (Ko Samui), 196 Fusion (Ko Samui), 198 Health insurance, 376 Easy Divers, 195–196, 209 Hellfire Pass, 132 Eating and drinking, 1, 24–26 Hepatitis A, 374 G Heroines' Monument (Phuket), best experiences, 3 Gays and lesbians, 380 Ecosystems, 30 220 Bangkok, 127 Hiking. See also Trekking; specific Ecotourism Training Center (ETC), Phuket, 246 248 trails and national parks Gem markets, Chanthaburi, 149 Ko Chang, 156 Electricity, 378 Gems Gallery (Chiang Mai), 315 Elephant polo (Hua Hin), 161 Hill-tribe Museum (Chiang Rai), Geographic Expeditions, 49 347 Elephant Roundup (Surin), 29 Gerard Collection (Chiang Mai), Elephants, 2, 51–52 Hill-tribes, 326 317 tours and treks Chiang Mai, 312–313 The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project Elephant Training Center Chiang Rai area, 347 (Phuket), 33, 244 Pai area, 340 Chiang Dao, 323 Gifts and souvenirs Ko Chang,
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