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A architecture 68-70 Ban Pa-Ao 487 accommodationABBREVIATIONS 737-8, contemporary 69-70 Ban Phe 243-4 seeACT also Australianindividual locations Capital temple 68-9 Ban Phu 542 Territory language 783 traditional residential 68 Ban Prasat 463-4 NSW New South Wales activities 739-40, see also individual Art & Culture University Museum 496 Ban Si Than 543-4 NT Northern Territory activities arts 68-82, see also individual arts Ban Tai 603, 607-8 Qld Queensland air travel 756-9 Asalha Bucha 21 Ban Tha Klang 476 SA South Australia airfares 763 ATMs 749 Ban Thawai 333-4 Tas Tasmania airlines 182, 756-8 avian influenza 774 Ban Thoet Thai 361 Vic Victoria airports 181-2, 756 Ayuthaya 195-204, 433, 196 Ban Wan 333-4 WA Western Australia tickets 758 accommodation 201-3 Bang Pa In 204-5 to/from 756-8 attractions 198-201 Bang Po 588, 591-600 within Thailand 762 dangers & annoyances 197 Bang Saphan Yai 567-9 Ajahn Fan Ajaro Museum 536-7 drinking 203 Bang Thao 665-6, 672-3 Akha people 60 emergency services 197 103-92, 433, 110-11, Allied War Cemetery () festivals 201 112-13, 189 212 food 203 accommodation 148-60 Amphawa 190-1 history 31-4 activities 140-1 Amphawa Floating Market internet access 197 attractions 109-40 189 itineraries 198, 201 Banglamphu 109, 129-31, 149-52, Nong Sung 541 medical services 197 161-2, 168-9, 114-15 Amulet Market (Bangkok) 127 postal services 197 Chao Phraya River Express 186 INDEX Ancient City (Bangkok) 132 tourist information 197 133-5, 143-4, 152-3, Andaman Coast 632-712, 633 tours 147, 201 162-3, 164-5, 116-17, 143 Ang Thong Marine National Park 6, travel to/from 203-4 courses 144-6 623-4, 6 travel within 204 dangers & annoyances 108-9 animals 96-8, see also individual Ayuthaya Elephant Palace 202 drinking 168-71 animals Ayuthaya Province 195-205 emergency services 106 antiques 175, 333-4, 750 entertainment 171-5 Anusawari Sam Kasat 286 B festivals 148 Ao Bang Nang Lom 564 Baan Krua 136 food 160-8, 168 Ao Kantiang 702 Baan Sao Nak 344 history 104 Ao Khan Kradai 567 Baan Th Dusit 201 internet access 106 Ao Khanom 627-8 Ban Ahong 516 internet resources 107 Ao Khlong Jaak 702 Ban Baht (Monk’s Bowl Village) 131 itineraries 106 Ao Leuk 619 Ban Bo Luang 388-9 Ko Ratanakosin 109, 126-9, 141-3, Ao Mae Hat 605 505-6 149-52, 161-2, 168-9, Ao Mai Pai 702-3 Ban Chiang National Museum 506 114-15, 142 Ao Manao 564 Ban Hat Khrai 372 138, 146-7, 159, Ao Nang 684-8, 685 Ban Hat Siaw 406 167, 124 Ao Noi 564 Ban Huay Kon 389 maps 105 Ao Phang-Nga 646-7, 646 Ban Kamthieng 137 medical services 107 Ao Phang-Nga Marine National Park Ban Khai 603-4, 607-8 133-5, 152-3, 162-3, 647-8 Ban Kham Pia 517 116-17 Ao Thian Ok 619 Ban Khok Sa-Nga Cobra Village 502 136-7, 155-7, 164-5, Aranya Prathet 272-3 Ban Khwao 492 170, 120-1 Ban Lanta 698 Riverside 135-6, 153-5, 163, 169, 000 MapMap pagespages Ban Na Chok 528 118-19 000 PhotographPhotograph pagespages Ban Na Kha 507-8 Sathon 135-6, 153-5, 163, 169, Ban Nam Rin 450 118-19 IndexIndex (B-C)(?-?) 807

shopping 175-81 Big Buddha (Phuket) 657 Chae Son National Park 349 136-7, 155-7, 164-5, Big Buddha Beach (Bang Rak) 585-6, Chaiya 627 170, 120-1 590-1 Chaiyaphum 490-2, 491 Silom 135-6, 153-5, 163-4, 169, birds 96, 391, 563 490-3 118-19 birdwatching 219, 262, 335, 396, 417, Chak Phra Pak Tai 629 Sukhumvit 137-8, 157-9, 165-7, 549, 562, 681 Chaloem Ratanakosin National Park 170-1, 122-3 Bo Phut 586, 591 222-3 109, 131-3, 114-15 Bo Sang 332 Chalok Ban Kao 618, 621 Thonburi Canals 186 Bo Thong Lang 567 Chalok Lam (Chaloklum) 605 tours 141, 147-8 boat travel 759-60, 764 Chanthaburi 251-3, 252 tourist information 108 books 19-20 251-3 transport network 125 border crossings 744, 760-2 Chantharakasem National Museum walking tours 141-4, 148, 142, Aranya Prathet (Cambodia) 273 199 143 Ban Huay Kon (Laos) 389 Chao Phraya River Express 186 Bangkok Factory & Museum 146 Chiang Khong (China) 375 Chao Phraya Wichayen 207-8 Bangkok Folk Museum 132 Chiang Khong (Laos) 375 Chao Sam Phraya National Museum Banglamphu (Bangkok) 109, 129-31, Chiang Rai (China) 357 199 149-52, 161-2, 168-9, 114-15 Chiang Saen 370 Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital 271 bargaining 177, 750 Chiang Saen (China) 369 10, bathrooms 753 Hat Yai (Malaysia) 728 179, 10 beaches 6, 8, 9, 10, 430, 431, Loei (Laos) 522 Chaweng 578, 580-3, 589-90, 592, 582 see also individual entries under Nong Khai (Laos) 515 Chiang Dao 327-9 Hat, Ao Bottle Beach (Hat Khuat) 605 Chiang Khan 522-4, 523 Ban Khai 603-4, 607-8 Bowring Treaty 36 Chiang Khong 371-5, 373 Ban Tai 603, 607-16 Bridge over the River Kwai (Death Chiang Mai 5, 275-326, 433, 435, INDEX Bang Po 588 Railway Bridge) 212, 214 276-7, 284-5 Bang Thao 665-6, 672-3 Buddha Casting Foundry accommodation 303-9 Big Buddha Beach (Bang Rak) (Phitsanulok) 390 activities 297-300 585-6, 590-1 Buddhaisawan (Phutthaisawan) attractions 281-335 Bo Phut 586, 587 Chapel 129 courses 300 Chalok Ban Kao 618, 621 30, 45-6, 65-7, 71, see also dangers & annoyances 281 Chaweng 578, 580-3, 582 meditation, temples drinking 316-17 Choeng Mon 585 buffaloes 578 emergency services 280 itineraries 25, 430-1 Bun Phra Wet 21 entertainment 317-18 Kamala 666-7, 673 469-73 festivals 302 Karon 669, 675, 670 Burmese refugees 413 food 309-16 Kata 669-71, 675-6, 670 bus travel 182-3, 760, 764 internet access 280 Lamai 578, 583-5 business hours 740-1 internet resources 281 Mae Nam 587 maps 280 Na Thon 588 C medical services 281 Nai Han 671, 676 cafes 312, 356 postal services 281 Nai Wok 604 car hire 766 shopping 318-22 Patong 652, 667-8, 674-5, 677-8 car travel 760, 766-7, 790 tourist information 281 Phuket 431 caves, see also individual entries under tours 291 Rawai 671, 676 Tham travel to/from 322-4 Sairee Beach (Hat Sai Ri) 616-17, coffin caves 449 travel within 324-6 620, 621, 613 Khao Bandai-It caves 549-51 walking tours 297 Srithanu 604 caves 549-51 Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre Surin 666, 673 cell phones 753 283-6 Taling Ngam 588 censorship 64-5 Chiang Mai National Museum 294 Thong Sala 603, 607 Centre of Conservative Folk Cock 391 Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 321 Trang beaches 707-9 ceramics 750 293 Beung Kaen Nakhon 495-6 Cha-am 553-5 274-335 Beung Kan 516 Cha-am Feast-Fish-Flock Seafood Chiang Mai University (CMU) 292 bicycle travel, see cycling Festival 553 Chiang Mai 292-3 808 IndexIndex (C-E)(?-?)

Chiang Rai 8, 350-7, 435, 351, 434 Ko Samui 580 Ko Samui 579 accommodation 353-5 Koh Chang 259-60 Ko Tao 611-15 activities 353 Mae Sot 413 Pattaya 237-8 attractions 350-3 Phuket 663 Phuket 659 drinking 355-6 Corrections Museum 132 Railay 691 emergency services 350 costs 18-19, 20, 759, see also inside Ranong 635 entertainment 355-6 front cover responsible diving 52 food 355 coups d’état 34, 37-8, 39, 43 safety guidelines 739 internet access 350 courses 742 sign language 622 medical services 350 cooking 86, 144-5, 215, 259-60, Marine National Park postal services 350 413, 441, 580, 663, 685, 742 644, 645 shopping 356 language 145-6, 301, 742 Trang Islands 709-12 tourist information 350 massage, Thai 146, 301-2, 580, Doi Ang Khang 329-30 travel to/from 356-7 743 Doi Chiang Dao 328-31 travel within 357 meditation 145, 743 Doi Inthanon National Park 334-5 350-75 moo·ay tai (Thai boxing) 145, 301, Doi Khun Tan National Park 341-2 Chiang Saen 366-70, 367 662, 743 349 Chiang Saen National Museum 367 culture 54-67 Doi Muser Hilltribe Cultural Center 417 Chiaw Lan Lake 639 customs regulations 743 Doi Pha Hompok National Park 330 Children’s Discovery Museum 146 Cutaneous larva migrans 774 Doi Phu Kha National Park 388 children, travel with 741-2 cycling 8, 739, 760, 762-4, 8 Doi Suthep-Pui National Park 295-7 Bangkok 146 Ayuthaya 201 Doi Tung 364-5 food 90-1 Bangkok 147-8 dolphins, pink 563, 627 health 780 Chiang Mai 298, 324 Don Muang Airport 181 itineraries 28 Kanchanaburi 215-16 Don Wai Market 189, 192 language 790 drinks 88-9 Pattaya 239 D driving licences 766 INDEX Chinatown (Bangkok) 133-5, 143-4, Daen Maha Mongkol Meditation drugs 597, 745, 748 152-3, 162-3, 164-5, 116-17, 143 Centre 220 dugong 98, 708, 711-12 21, 148, 302 Damnoen Saduak 188 Park 138-9 Chinese people 134 dance 77-9, 173-4 146 Choeng Mon 585, 590-1 dangers 743-6, 767 dysentery, amoebic 777 Chonabot 499 Dan Kwian 463 đà·grôr (Siamese football) 63 229-43 Dan Sai 524-6 đôm yam (soup) 8, 86, 346, 8 Chong Mek 489 Dan Singkhon Border Market 567 Choonhavan, Chatichai 39 Death Railway Bridge (Bridge Over E Chumphon 569-72, 570 the River Kwai) 212, 214 economy 17, 39-41, 44, 57-8 Chumphon Gate 459 Deep South 42-4, 713-36, 744-5, 714 ecotourism 19, 348, 680 569-72 deep vein thrombosis 773 education 62 Chung Kai Allied War Cemetery deforestation 99-100 electricity 738 214-15 (Bangkok) 131 Elephant Kraal (Ayuthaya) 200-1 Church of Santa Cruz 133 dengue fever 774 Elephant Nature Park (Chiang Mai) 6, cinema 79-81 diarrhoea 777 298, 435, 6 climate 18, 742 disabilities, travellers with 754 Elephant Study Centre (Ban Tha climate change 757 diving & snorkelling 739 Klang) 476 clothing 178, 181, 750-1 Ang Thong Marine National elephant trekking consulates 746-7 Park 600 Amphoe Hang Chat 348-9 cooking courses 742 Ao Nang 685, 686 Ayuthaya 202 Ao Nang 685 Bang Saphan Yai 567 Chiang Mai 298-9 Bangkok 144-5 health 778 Kanchanaburi 215 Chiang Mai 300 Khao Lak 641-2 640 Ko Chang 260-1, 269 Ko Chang 261 000 Map pages Ko Lanta 700 Ko Pha-Ngan 600 000 Photograph pages Ko Lipe 724 Mae Sa Valley 326 Ko Pha-Ngan 599 Nan 385 IndexIndex (E-H)(?-?) 809

Pai 441 vegetarian 90 Hat Narathat 734 Pattaya 239 where to eat 89-90 Hat Noppharat Thara 688 Phuket 661-2 foreign exchange 749 Hat Nui 702 elephants 6, 53, 97, 473, 557, 6, 434 Former Governor’s Residence Museum Hat Pa Sai 680 embassies 746-7 528 Hat Pak Meng 707-8 Emerald Buddha (Bangkok) 126, 127 Full Moon parties (Ko Pha-Ngan) 598 Hat Phra Ae 701 emergencies 785, see also inside furniture 751 Hat Rai Leh West 689 front cover Hat Rin 600-2, 607, 608, 601 endangered species 97, 98, 100, 374 G Hat Sai Kaew 233, 567 environment 51-3, 95-102 galleries, see museums & galleries Hat Salad 605 hazards 777-80 Garden Birds of Thailand 391 Hat Sam Phraya 562 issues 99-102, 379, 443, 757 gà·teu·i (ladyboys) 173, 654-5 Hat Son 604-5 organisations 102 gay travellers 170, 747 Hat Tha Khao 680 133 gems 179, 180, 251, 751 Hat Tha Wang Palace 233 12, 218-19, 12 geography 95 Hat Tham Phang 233 136 giardiasis 777 Hat Tham Phra Nang 689 ethnicity 58-62 gibbons 53, 96, 467, 658 Hat Thian 606 events 21-2, see also festivals go-go bars 172-3 Hat Ton Sai 689 exchange rates, see inside front cover Golden Jubilee Art & Cultural Centre Hat Yai 726-9, 727 482-3 Hat Yao 604-5, 708-9 F Golden Triangle 370, 359 Hat Yuan 606 Fang 330-5 golf health 771-80 festivals 21-2, 747 Hua Hin 557 books 773 Bangkok International Film Pattaya 238 language 785-6 Festival 148 Phuket 661 heat stroke 778 INDEX Cha-am Feast-Fish-Flock Seafood Governor’s Mansion Museum 511 Hellfire Pass Memorial 220-1 Festival 553 grà·bèe grà·borng 63 hepatitis 774-5 Chak Phra Pak Tai 629 (Bangkok) 126 hiking, see trekking Chinese New Year 21, 148, 302 Hilltribe Museum & Education Center fruit festival (Chanthaburi) 252 H 352 gem festival (Chanthaburi) 252 Hae Phaa Khun That 629 hill tribes 59-62, 330-1 Hae Phaa Khun That 629 Hall of Opium 370 etiquette 47 Illuminated Boat Procession 529 handicrafts 74, see also mát·mèe Hmong (Chiang Mai) 296-7 International Festival of Music & fabric, silk, textiles itineraries 26, 26 Dance 148 Bangkok 131, 178-9 Kayan (Mae Hong Son) 437 22, 148, 302, 425-8 Chiang Mai 318-19 Lagu/Talaku (Um Phang) 419 Mukdahan Festival 538 Renu Nakhon 530 Hin Ta 578 Ork Phansaa 22, 535 Hang Dong 333-4 Hin Wong 618 Phi Ta Khon Festival 21, 525 Hariphunchai National Museum 340 Hin Yai 578 Phimai Festival 466 Hat Ban Krut 567-9 historical parks Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair 551 Hat Chang Lang 708 Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park Rocket Festival 21, 542 Hat Chao Mai National Park 708-9 407-8 Songkran 21, 148, 302 Hat Chaophao 604 Phanom Rung Historical Park Surin Elephant Round-up 22 Hat Jomtien 237, 238 470-2, 471 Thao Suranari Festival 460 Hat Khlong Dao 701 Phimai Historical Park 465-6, 433 That Phanom Festival 531 Hat Khlong Khong 701-2 Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Vegetarian Festival 22, 148, 663-4 Hat Khlong Nin 702 Park 551 filariasis 774 Hat Khom 605 Phu Phrabat Historical Park film, see cinema Hat Khuat 598 506-7 flooding 99-100 Hat Laem Sala 562 Prasat Meuang Singh Historical food 8, 83-8, 8, 436 Hat Lek 257-8 Park 219 customs 91-2 Hat Mai Khao 665, 672 Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical itineraries 436 Hat Nai Thon 665, 672 Park 404-6, 405 346 Hat Nai Yang 665, 672 Sukhothai Historical Park 398-400, regional specialties 83 Hat Naklua 237 399, 12, 432 810 IndexIndex (H-K)(?-?)

history 29-44 postal services 557 jewellery 179, 751 1932 revolution 37-8 tourist information 557 Jim Thompson’s House 136 2006-08 political crisis 43-4 travel to/from 562 Angkor kingdom 29-34 travel within 562 K Ayuthaya period 31-4 Hua Thanon 578 Kaeng Khut Khu 522 Bangkok era 34-7 Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife Kaeng Krachan National Park 552-3 Bowring Treaty 36 Sanctuary 224 Kaeng Sua Ten (Dancing Rapids) Cold War 38-9 Huay Teung Thao Reservoir 295 379 democracy 37-8 Kaeng Tana National Park 488 Dvaravati culture 29-34 I Kamala 666-7, 673 economic development 39-41 Illuminated Boat Procession 529 Kamphaeng Phet 407-10, 409 Lanna kingdom 31 immigration 756 Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park 407-8 military rule 38-9 influenza 775 Kamphaeng Phet National Museum modernisation 35-7 insects 778 408 Paknam incident 36 insurance 748, 766-7 407-10 Siam 31 International Buddhist Meditation Kamphaeng Phet Regional Museum culture 29-34 Center 145 408 31 internet access 748 Kanchanaburi 211-18, 435, 213, Tai kingdoms 29-34 internet resources 20 434 Thai women 35 (Northeastern Thailand) accommodation 216-17 Westernisation 35-7 455-546, 457 activities 215-16 hitching 767 culture 456-7 attractions 212-15 HIV/AIDS 775 food 436, 458 cooking courses 215 Hmong people 61, 296-7 language 456-7 drinking 217 Ho Kaeo Mukdahan 538 Isan Buddhist Park 546 emergency services 211 holidays 18, 21-2, 748 Islam 67, 736 food 217 homestays 49, 50-1 Islamic separatism 42-4, 715-16 internet access 211 INDEX Amphawa 191 Isthmus of Kra 569 medical services 211 Ayuthaya 201 itineraries 23-8, 429-36, 23, 24 postal services 211 Ban Ahong 516 activities 434-5, 434 tourist information 212 Ban Prasat 463 Ao Nang 686 travel to/from 217-18 Dan Sai 525-6 Ayuthaya 198 travel within 218 Ko Lanta 703 Bangkok 106 210-27, 210 Mae Kampong 332 beaches & islands 25, 430-1, Karen people 62 Mae La-Na 450 25, 430 Karon 669, 675 horse riding children 28, 28 Kata 669-71, 675-6 Hua Hin 557 culture 27, 27 kayaking 739-40 Ko Lanta 701 Dan Singkhon 567 Ao Nang 684-5 Mae Salong (Santikhiri) 358-9 Heavenly Aspirations 432-3, Kanchanaburi 216 Pattaya 238 432 Ko Chang 262 Phuket 661 hill tribes 26, 26 Krabi 681 House of Opium 370 Mae Hong Son 426 Phuket 660 Hua Hin 555-62, 559 Mekong River 28, 28 Railay 691 accommodation 558-60 Nakhon Phanom 529 Kayan (long-necked) women 437 activities 557 Phayao 376 Kengtung (Myanmar) 365-6 drinking 561-2 scenic 19 Khao Bandai-It caves 549-51 emergency services 556 27, 27 Khao Chamao/Khao Wong National food 560-1 temples 27, 27 Park 244 internet access 556 trekking 26, 26 Khao Chong Krajok 564 internet resources 556 Khao Khitchakut National Park 255 medical services 556 J Khao Krot Cave 627 Japanese B encephalitis 775 Khao Laem National Park 222 000 Map pages Jatukham Rammathep 628 Khao Laem Reservoir 225 000 Photograph pages JEATH War Museum 214 Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National jellyfish stings 779 Park 244 Index Index (?-?) (K) 811

Khao Lak 431, 640-3, 641 King Yot Fa 34 medical services 596 Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park 641 King’s Birthday holiday 22 postal services 596 Khao Luang caves 549-51 Ko Adang 431, 726 tourist information 596-7 Khao Luang National Park 631 Ko Bulon Leh 719-20 travel to/from 609 Khao Phanom Bencha National Park Ko Chang 258-67, 636-7, 260 travel within 609-10 684 accommodation 262-6 Ko Phayam 637-8 Khao Phansaa 21, 484 activities 259-62 Ko Phetra Marine National Park Khao Phra Thaew Royal Wildlife & courses 259-60 719-20 Forest Reserve 658 dangers & annoyances 259 Ko Phing Kan (James Bond Island) Khao Phra Wihan National Park drinking 266 647, 648 478-80 emergency services 259 Ko Phi-Phi 9, 431, 692-7, 9 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park 562-4 food 266 Ko Phi-Phi Don 692-7, 694 Khao Sok National Park 435, 639-40 internet access 259 Ko Phi-Phi Leh 697, 430 Khao Wang 551 medical services 259 Ko Por 703 Khao Wang Thong 627 postal services 259 Ko Ratanakosin (Bangkok) 109, 126-9, Khao Wong Kot 208 tourist information 259 141-3, 149-52, 161-2, 168-9, 435, 467-9, travel to/from 266-7 114-15, 142 435 travel within 267 Ko Rawi 726 Khao Yai region 468 Ko Hat Tai 483-4 Ko Rayang 271 Khlong Thap Liang 641 Ko Jam 697-8 Ko Samet 245-51, 247 Khlong Toey Market 137 Ko Khai 722 accommodation 246-50 Khmer empire 472-3, 476-7, 478-80 Ko Klang 722 activities 246 Khon Kaen 493-9, 494 Ko Kradan 711 dangers & annoyances 246 accommodation 496-7 Ko Kret 192 drinking 250 attractions 495-6 Ko Kut 267-9 food 250 INDEX drinking 497-8 Ko Lanta 10, 431, 698-704, 699, 10 tours 246 emergency services 495 accommodation 701-3 travel to/from 250-1 entertainment 498 activities 700 travel within 251 festivals 496 attractions 698-700 Ko Samui 431, 575-94, 577 food 497-8 courses 701 accommodation 580-9 internet access 495 drinking 704 attractions 578-9 postal services 495 entertainment 704 courses 580 shopping 498 food 703-4 dangers & annoyances 576-8 tourist information 495 tours 700-1 drinking 592-3 travel to/from 499 travel to/from 704 emergency services 576 travel within 499 travel within 704 entertainment 592-3 Khon Kaen City Museum 496 Ko Lanta Marine National Park food 589-92 Khon Kaen National Museum 496 698-700 internet access 576 493-502, 501 Ko Lao Liang 712 internet resources 576 Khong Jiam 488-9 Ko Libong 711-12 maps 576 Khorat, see Nakhon Ratchasima Ko Lipe 722-6, 723 medical services 576 Khun Nan National Park 389 Ko Mak 269-70 postal services 576 Khun Yuam 450-1 Ko Muk 709-11 shopping 593 kickboxing, see moo·ay tai Ko Nang Yuan 619 tourist information 576 (Thai boxing) Ko Ngai 709 travel to/from 593-4 King 37, 38 Ko Pha-Ngan 8, 431, 595-610, 596, 8 travel within 594 King Bhumibol Adulyadej 17, 38, 43 accommodation 600-6 volunteering 580 King 36 attractions 597-9 Ko Si Boya 697-8 King 35 dangers & annoyances 597 Ko Si Chang 232-4 King Nangklao 34 drinking 608-9 Ko Sing 567 King Narai 33 emergency services 595 Ko Sukorn 712 King Naresuan 34 food 606-8 Ko Tao 431, 610-23, 611 King Prajathipok 37 Full Moon parties 598 accommodation 616-19 King Ramkhamhaeng 32, 397 internet access 595 activities 611 King Vajiravudh 37 internet resources 595 dangers & annoyances 611 812 IndexIndex (K-M)(?-?)

Ko Tao continued health 785-6 Mae La-Na 449-50 drinking 621-2 Northern Thailand 339 Mae Nam 587, 591-600 emergency services 610 script 781 Mae Ping 289-90 food 619-21 transliterations 783 Mae Sa Valley 326-7 internet access 610 Lan Sang National Park 417 Mae Sai 361-4, 362 internet services 610 Lapkeon, Samorm ‘Morn’ 257 Mae Salong (Santikhiri) 358-61 medical services 611 legal matters 748 Mae Sam Laep 453-4 postal services 611 leptospirosis 775 Mae Sariang 421-2, 451-3, 452 shopping 622 lesbian travellers 170, 747 Mae Sot 411-17, 414 spas 615 Lettuce Farm Palace 138 accommodation 414-15 tourist information 611 Libong Archipelago Wildlife Reserve activities 411-13 travel to/from 622-3 711 attractions 411-13 travel within 623 lí·gair performances 78 courses 413 volunteering 615 Lingam Shrine 136-7 drinking 416 Ko Tarutao Marine National Park Lisu people 61 entertainment 416 720-6, 721 literature 81-2, see also books festivals 414 Ko Thalu 567 Loei 519-22, 521 food 415-16 Ko Wai 270 519-27, 520 shopping 416 Ko Yao 680 Loi Krathong 22, 148, 302, 401, 425-8 tours 413 Ko Yo 731 Lom Sak 396-404 travel to/from 416-17 kŏhn performances 77 lôok tûng music 75-6 travel within 417 Krabi 431, 681-3, 682 Lopburi 205-10, 433, 206 Maesa Elephant Camp 326 681-704 accommodation 208-9 Maha Wirawong National Museum Ku Den Museum 717 activities 208 459 Ku Phra Koh Na 546 attractions 206-8 mahouts 53, 202, 349, 419, 435, see Kwan Phayao 375-6 drinking 209 also elephants festivals 208 Makha Bucha 21 INDEX L food 209 malaria 775-6 lacquerware 751 travel to/from 209-10 maps 748-9 ladyboys (gà·teu·i) 173, 654-5 travel within 210 marine national parks 97, 99 Laem Ngop 257 205-10 Ang Thong Marine National Park Laem Promthep 657-8 Lumphini Park (Bangkok) 138, 146-7, 6, 623-4, 6 638-9 159, 167, 124 Ao Phang-Nga Marine National Laem Thian 619 Lumphun 339-41 Park 647-8 Lahu people 60 Lumphun Province 339-42 Ko Lanta Marine National Park Lak Meuang (City Pillar, Bangkok) 698-700 128-9 M Ko Phetra Marine National Park Lak Meuang (City Pillar, M R Kukrit Pramoj House 135 719-20 Kanchanaburi) 214 Mae Aw 437-9 Ko Tarutao Marine National Park lá·kon performances 77-8 Mae Hat (Hat Ao Mae) 617-18, 620-1, 720-6 Lamai 578, 583-5, 590, 592-3, 584 621-2, 613 Marine National Lampang 342-7, 343 Mae Hong Son 422-8, 424, 7 Park 431, 645-6 Lampang Man 29 accommodation 425-7 Surin Islands Marine National Park 339-42 activities 423-5 431, 644-5 language 781-90 attractions 423 markets 89, 436, see also individual 194-5 drinking 428 entries under Talat courses 145-6, 301, 742 festivals 425 Amphawa Floating Market 189 Deep South 717 food 427-8 Bangkok 179-81 dialects 781 itineraries 426 Chatuchak Weekend Market 10, emergencies 785 shopping 428 179, 10 food 92-4 travel to/from 428 Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 321 travel within 428-37 Chumphon Night Market 571 000 Map pages 422-54, Damnoen Saduak 188 000 Photograph pages 435, 423 Dan Singkhon Border Market 567 Mae Kampong 332-3 Don Wai Market 189, 192 IndexIndex (M-N) (?-?) 813

Khlong Toey Market 137 Mong La (Myanmar) 366-8 Nan National Museum 383 Nonthaburi Market 180 monkeys 96, 207 Nan Riverside Gallery 388 Pak Khlong Market 180 moo·ay tai (Thai boxing) 743 National Gallery (Bangkok) 129 Night Market 181 Bangkok 174-5 National Museum (Songkhla) 729 Phahurat Market 135 Chiang Mai 318 Nong Khai Museum 511 180 courses 145, 301 Oub Kham Museum 352 Taling Chan 188 Phuket 662 Phimai National Museum 466 Th Khao San Market 181 Mor Hin Khow 493 Phuket Thai Hua Museum 654 Th Sukhumvit Market 180 mŏr lam music 75-6 Ramkhamhaeng National Museum Tha Kha Floating Market 189 motorcycle travel 760, 766-7, 790 399 Vespa Market 180 Chiang Mai 298, 324-5 Roi Et National Museum 545 martial arts, see grà·bèe grà·borng, hire 766 Royal Barges National Museum 132 moo·ay tai Northern Chiang Mai Province 332 Sangkhalok Museum 400 massage, Thai 743 Northern Thailand 340 Sawanworanayok National Bangkok 140, 146 Mukdahan 538-40, 539 Museum 406 Chiang Mai 301-2, 303 538-42 Sbun-Nga Textile Museum 291 courses 146, 301-2 museums & galleries Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Ko Chang 262 Ajahn Fan Ajaro Museum 536-7 Museum 390 Ko Pha-Ngan 599 Ancient City (Bangkok) 132 Songkran Niyosane Forensic Pai 441 Art & Culture University Museum Medicine Museum & Parasite mát·mèe fabric 493 (Khon Kaen) 496 Museum 133 Matsayit Chiang Mai (Ban Haw Ban Chiang National Museum 506 Surin National Museum 474 Mosque) 313 Ban Kamthieng 137 Tamnak Keow 490 measles 776 Bangkok Doll Factory & Museum Thai Human Imagery Museum measures 738, see also inside front 146 133 INDEX cover Bangkok Folk Museum 132 Thailand- Centre media 64-5 Chantharakasem National Museum 212 medical services 774, see also health 199 Thailand Creative & Design Center meditation 743 Chao Sam Phraya National 138 Bangkok 145 Museum 199 Thaksin Folklore Museum 731 Chiang Mai 300 Chiang Mai National Museum 294 Thalang National Museum 658 Daen Maha Mongkol Meditation Chiang Saen National Museum 367 Tribal Museum (Chiang Mai) 294 Centre 220 Children’s Discovery Museum 146 Ubon National Museum 481-2 Abha Vipassana Corrections Museum 132 Udon Thani Provincial Museum 503 Meditation Center 396 Erawan Museum 133 Vongburi House 379 International Buddhist Meditation Former Governor’s Residence WWII Museum 212-14 Center 145 Museum 528 music 74-7 Ko Pha-Ngan 599 Governor’s Mansion Museum 511 Wat Hin Lat 579 Hariphunchai National Museum N Wat Noen Phra Nao 511 340 Na Thon 588 Wat Suan Dok 292 Hellfire Pass Memorial 220-1 naga fireballs 514-15 Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram 627 Hilltribe Museum & Education Nai Han 671, 676 Mekong catfish 372, 374 Center 352 Nai Lert Park 136-7 Mekong River 8, 28, 95, 368 JEATH War Museum 214 Nai Wok 604 meliodosis 776 Kamphaeng Phet National Nakasathien, Seub 101 metric conversions, see inside front Museum 408 Nakhon Pathom 189-92 cover Kamphaeng Phet Regional Nakhon Phanom 527-30, 528 Metro (MRT, Bangkok) 187, 767, 125 Museum 408 527-33 Mien people 61 Khon Kaen City Museum 496 Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) 458-63, mobile phones 753 Khon Kaen National Museum 496 460-1 Mon people 226 Ku Den Museum 717 Nakhon Ratchasima Province 458-69, monarchy 45, 67, see also Maha Wirawong National Museum 464 individual kings 459 628-31, 630 money 18-19, see also Museum of Counterfeit Goods 133 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province inside front cover Museum of Siam 128 627-31 814 IndexIndex (N-P)(?-?)

Nam Nao National Park 501-2 Central Thailand 194 Salawin National Park 454 Nam Tok Haew Narok 467 Chae Son National Park 349 Si Nakharin National Park 222 Nam Tok Haew Suwat 467 Chaloem Ratanakosin National 658 Nam Tok Hin Lat 579, 627 Park 222-3 Southern Gulf, lower 575 Nam Tok Khlong Chao 268 Deep South 716 Southern Gulf, upper 549 Nam Tok Khlong Yai Ki 268 Doi Inthanon National Park 334-5 Southern Thailand 229 Nam Tok Kong Kaew 467 Doi Khun Tan National Park 341-2 Maharat National Park 417 Nam Tok Krathing 255 Doi Luang National Park 349 Tat Ton National Park 492-3 Nam Tok Mae Kasa 421 Doi Pha Hompok National Park 330 Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve Nam Tok Mae Klang 334 Doi Phu Kha National Park 388 388 Nam Tok Mae Sa 326 Doi Suthep-Pui National Park 295-7 Thap Lan National Park 272 Nam Tok Monthathon 295 Erawan National Park 12, Thong Pha Phum National Park 222 Nam Tok Na Muang 578 218-19, 12 Thung Salaeng Luang National Nam Tok Pha Charoen 417 Hat Chao Mai National Park 708-9 Park 396 Nam Tok Phaeng 598 Kaeng Krachan National Park newspapers 738 Nam Tok Phlio National Park 255 552-3 349 Nam Tok Sai Ku 567 Kaeng Tana National Park 488 Nong Bua 388 Nam Tok Siriphum 334 Khao Chamao/Khao Wong Nong Khai 433, 508-16, 510 Nam Tok Than Prawet 598 National Park 244 accommodations 512-13 Nam Tok Than Sadet 597 Khao Khitchakut National Park 255 activities 509-12 Nam Tok Than Thip 518 Khao Laem National Park 222 attractions 509-12 Nam Tok Than Thong 518 Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet drinking 514 Nam Tok Thararak 417 National Park 244 emergency services 509 Nam Tok Thilawsu 418-19 Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park 641 festivals 512 Nam Tok Wachiratan 334 Khao Luang National Park 631 food 513-14 Nam Tok Wang Bua Bahn 295 Khao Phanom Bencha National internet access 509 Nam Tok Wang Saotong 579 Park 684 medical services 509 INDEX Namdhari Sikh Temple 289 Khao Phra Wihan National Park postal services 509 Nan 382-8, 384 478-80 shopping 514 accommodation 386 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park tourist information 509 activities 385 562-4 travel to/from 514-16 attractions 383-5 Khao Sok National Park 435, travel within 516 drinking 386-7 639-40 Nong Khai Museum 511 food 386-7 Khao Yai National Park 435, 467-9, 508-19, 507 shopping 387 435 Nonthaburi Market 180 travel to/from 387-8 Khun Nan National Park 389 Northern Chiang Mai Province 326-32, Nan National Museum 383 Ko Chang 258-9 327 382-9 Laem Son National Park 638-9 Nan Riverside Gallery 388 Lan Sang National Park 417 O năng performances 78-81 501-2 October 14 Memorial 131 Nang Rong 469-70 Nam Tok Phlio National Park 255 Old Highway 212 (Mukdahan) 541 Narathiwat 734-5 272 opium 360, 364, 370 734-6 Pha Taem National Park 489 Oriental Hotel (Bangkok) 155, 156 National Gallery (Bangkok) 129 Phu Chong Nayoi National Park Ork Phansaa 22, 535 National Museum (Bangkok) 128 489-90 Oub Kham Museum 352 National Museum (Songkhla) 729 Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Our Lady of the Martyrs of Thailand national parks & reserves 96, 98-9, 395-6 Shrine 541 100, see also individual parks, Phu Kradung National Park 526-7 historical parks, parks & gardens Phu Laenkha National Park 493 P accommodation 738 Phu Pha Thoep National Park PAD (People’s Alliance for Democracy) Andaman Coast 633-4 540-1 16, 44 537 Pai 439-47, 440 000 Map pages Phu Reua National Park 524 accommodation 442-5 000 Photograph pages Phu Wiang National Park 500-1 activities 439-41 221-2 attractions 439-41 Index Index (?-?) (P) 815

courses 441-2 travel to/from 242 Phra That Kong Khao Noi 543 drinking 446-7 travel within 243 Phra That Nong Khai 511 entertainment 446-7 People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) Phra Wihan temple 43 food 445-7 16, 44 Phrae 378-82, 380 travel to/from 447 People’s Power Party (PPP) 16, 43, 44 377-82 travel within 447 Pha Bong Hot Springs 437 Phu Chong Nayoi National Park painting 70-4 Pha Taem National Park 489 489-90 Pak Bara 719 Phae Meuang Phi 382 Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Pak Khlong Market 180 Phahurat (Bangkok) 133-5, 152-3, 395-6 Pak Thong Chai 464 162-3, 116-17 Phu Khao Thong 200 Paknam incident 36 Phahurat Market 135 Phu Khiaw Wildlife Sanctuary 501 Pang Sida National Park 272 Phang-Nga 646-7 Phu Kradung National Park 526-7 Pangmapha 447 Phang-Nga Province 639-48 Phu Laenkha National Park 493 Pangmapha caves 449 Phanom Rung 433 Phu Pha Thoep National Park 540-1 Panyarachun, Anand 39 Phanom Rung Historical Park 470-2, Phu Phan National Park 537 parks & gardens 471 Phu Phan Rajaniwet Palace 537 Dusit Palace Park 138-9 Phanomyong, Pridi 37 Phu Phrabat Historical Park 506-7 Elephant Nature Park 6, 435, 6 Phayao 375-7 Phu Reua National Park 524 Garden Birds of Thailand 391 375-7 Phu Wiang National Park 500-1 Huay Kaew Fitness Park 289 Phetchaburi (Phetburi) 549-52, Phu Wua Wildlife Reserve 517 Lumphini Park 138, 146-7 550 Phuket 431, 649-80, 650, 656, 431 Nai Lert Park 136-7 549-55 accommodation 664-72 Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens Phi Ta Khon Festival 21, 525 activities 659-63 326 Phibun Mangsahan 487-8 attractions 652-9 Queen Suriyothai Memorial Park Phimai 433, 465-7, 465 courses 663 INDEX 200 Phimai Festival 466 dangers & annoyances 652 Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 289 Phimai Historical Park 465-6, 433 drinking 672-7 Sa Nang Manora Forest Park 648 Phimai National Museum 466 emergency services 651 Sala Kaew Ku Sculpture Park 433, Phitsanulok 389-95, 391 entertainment 677-8 509-10 accommodation 392-3 festivals 663-4 129 activities 392 food 672-7 Suan Buak Hat 289 drinking 394 internet access 651 Tham Pla Forest Park 437 entertainment 394 internet resources 651 Pasang 341 food 393-4 medical services 651 passports 756 travel to/from 394 northern beaches 666 Patong 652, 667-8, 674-5, 677-8, travel within 394-5 Phuket Town 652-7, 671-2, 676-7, 653, 431 389-97 678, 656 Patpong Night Market 181 photography 749-50 postal services 651-2 Pattani 732-4, 734 etiquette 47 spas 662-3 732-4 Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon tourist information 652 Pattaya 234-43, 235 546 tours 663 accommodation 239-41 Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon 495 travel to/from 678 activities 237-9 Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair 551 travel within 678-80 attractions 237-9 Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park Phuket Aquarium 658-9 dangers & annoyances 237 551 Phuket Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre drinking 241 Phra Narai Ratchaniwet 206-7 658 emergency services 236 Phra Pathom Chedi 189-90 649-80 entertainment 241-2 Phra Phuttha Ratana Mongkon Phuket Thai Hua Museum 654 food 241 Mahamuni 544 Phuket Zoo 662 internet access 236 Phra Phutthamonthon 191 pink dolphins 563, 627 maps 236 Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan Plai Lam, see Choeng Mon medical services 236 555 planning 18, see also itineraries postal services 236 Phra Ratchawang Ban Peun 551 holidays 748 shopping 242 Phra Ruang Hot Springs 408 medical checklist 772-3 tourist information 236 Phra Tamnak Phu Phing 296 plants 98 816 IndexIndex (P-S)(?-?)

politics 16-17 Rama IV 35 săhm·lór 768 2006-08 crisis 43-4 Rama V 36 Sai Yok National Park 221-2 coups d’état 34, 37-8, 39, 43 Rama V Memorial 139-40 Sai Yok Noi Waterfall 220 pollution 101-2 Rama VI 37 Sairee Beach (Hat Sai Ri) 616-17, 620, population 58-62 Rama VII 37, 555 621, 613 postal services 750 Rama VIII 37 Sakon Nakhon 533-6, 534 PPP (People’s Power Party) 16, 43, 44 Rama IX 38 533-8 Prachinburi 271 Ramkhamhaeng National Museum Sala Kaew Ku Sculpture Park 433, 271-3 399 509-10 Prachuap Khiri Khan 564-7, 565 Ranong Mineral Hot Springs 634-5 Salawin National Park 454 Prachuap Khiri Khan Province 555-69, 634-9 Samet Chun 627 556 Ranong Town 634-6, 635 Samoeng 326-7 Prang Khaek 208 Rawai 671, 676 Samut Sakhon 190 Prang Ku 491 Rayong 243 Samut Songkhram 190 Prang Sam Yot 207 243-51 San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Prasat Ban Pluang 477 Rayong Turtle Conservation Centre Temple 233 Prasat Meuang Singh Historical 245 San Kamphaeng 332 Park 219 religion 45-6, 65-7 San Pa Thong 334 Prasat Meuang Tam 472 Renu Nakhon 530-1 Sanam Luang 129 Prasat Muang Thi 477 responsible travel 45-53 Sandstone Reclining Buddha Image 464 Prasat Phumpon 477 diving 52 Sangkhalok Museum 400 Prasat Puay Noi 499-500 environment 51-3 Sangkhlaburi 223-6 Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi 480 hill tribes 47 Sangkhom 518-19 Prasat Sikhoraphum 477 monarchy etiquette 45 Sao Ching-Cha 130 Prasat Ta Meuan 476-7 photography 47 Sathon (Bangkok) 135-6, 153-5, 163, Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai 480 social etiquette 46-8 169, 118-19 Pratubjai House 379 stopping child-sex tourism 51 Satun 717-19, 718 INDEX Pratunam (Bangkok) 136-7, 155-7, temple etiquette 45-6 717-26 164-5, 170, 120-1 road distance chart 765 Saturday Walking Street (Chiang Pratunam Market 180 road rules 767 Mai) 291 prostitution 51, 172, 237 rock climbing 11, 740, 11 Sawankhalok 407 public holidays 748 Chiang Mai 299 Sawankhalok Kilns 405-6 Ko Phi-Phi Don 693 Sawanworanayok National Museum Q Krabi 431 406 Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Lopburi 208 Sbun-Nga Textile Museum 291 (Snake Farm) 135-6 Railay 690-1 scams 109, 180, 577, 578, 597, 745-6 Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens 326 Rocket Festival 21, 542 sculpture 70-4 Queen Suriyothai Memorial Park 200 Roi Et 544-5, 544 Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum Roi Et National Museum 545 390 R 542-6 Seri Thai 37-8 rabies 776 Royal Barges National Museum 132 Seven Steps Waterfall (Erawan radio 738 royalty, see monarchy National Park) 12, 218-19, 12 rafting 434 shadow puppets, see năng Chiang Mai 299 S performances Mae Hong Son 423-4 Sa Kaew Province 271-3 Shinawatra, Thaksin 16, 17, 41, 42, Pai 441 Sa Morakot 271 43-44 Phitsanulok 396 Sa Phra Nang 690 shopping 750-2 Um Phang 420 safe travel bargaining 177, 750 Railay 11, 688-92, 689, 11 border crossings 744 language 787 34 Deep South 715-16, 744-5 Si Nakharin National Park 222 Rama III 34 diving 739 Si Racha 229-32, 232 hitching 767 Si Saket 477-8 000 Map pages scams 109, 180, 577, 578, 597, Si Saket Province 473-80, 478 000 Photograph pages 745-6 Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park women travellers 755 404-6, 405 IndexIndex (S-T)(?-?) 817

Siam Square (Bangkok) 136-7, 155-7, Sukhothai Historical Park 398-400, Tha Kha Floating Market 189 164-5, 170, 120-1 399, 12, 432 Tha Ton 330-5 silk 178, 182, 457, 476, 499 397-407 Thai boxing, see moo·ay tai Silom (Bangkok) 135-6, 153-5, 163-4, Sukhumvit (Bangkok) 137-8, 157-9, Thai Elephant Conservation Center 169, 118-19 165-7, 170-1, 122-3 (Amphoe Hang Chat) 348-9 Similan Islands Marine National Park Sundaravej, Samak 16, 43, 44 Thai Human Imagery Museum 133 431, 645-6 Sunday Walking Street (Chiang Mai) Thai massage, see massage, Thai Sirinat National Park 658 287-8 Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party 41, 44 Sirindhorn Art Centre 526 Sungai Kolok 735-6 Thailand Creative & Design Center 138 Skytrain (BTS) (Bangkok) 187, 767, 125 Surat Thani 624-6, 625 Thailand-Burma Railway Centre 212 snakes 97, 135-6, 502, 780 575-627 Thaksin Folklore Museum 731 snorkelling, see diving and snorkelling surfing 660 Thalang National Museum 658 social etiquette 46-8, 54-5 Surin 473-6, 666, 673 Tham Chiang Dao 328 sôm·đam (green papaya salad) 87, Surin Elephant Round-up 22, 473 Tham Erawan 527 458 Surin Islands Marine National Park Tham Kaew 563 Songkhla 729-32, 730 431, 644-5 Tham Khao MaiKaeo 700 726-32 Surin National Museum 474 Tham Luang 364 Songkhla Zoo 729 473-80 Tham Mae Usu 421 Songkhram, General Phibul 37-8 Suvarnabhumi International Airport Tham Nam Lang 449 Songkran 21, 148, 302 181, 183 Tham Nam Thalu 639 Songkran Niyosane Forensic Medicine Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve 388 Museum & Parasite Museum 133 T Tham Phra Nang 689 Sop Ruak 370-1 Tachileik (Myanmar) 365 Tham Phra Nang Nai 690 Soppong 447-8 Tai people 29-30 Tham Phraya Nakhon 562 sŏrng·tăa·ou 767 410-22 Tham Pla 364 INDEX Southern Chiang Mai Province 332-5, Taksin Maharat National Park 417 Tham Pla Forest Park 437 333 Talat Klang Dong Sang Kaw 538 Tham Pum 364 Southern Gulf, lower 573-631, 574 Talat Mai 134 Tham Sai 563 Southern Gulf, upper 547-72, 548 135 Tham Si Ru 639 spas Talat Pratu Chiang Mai 317 Tham Ta Khu Bi 419 Bangkok 140-1 Talat Rong Kluea 273 Tham Tu Pu & Buddha cave 352-3 Chiang Mai 303 Talat San Pakoy 290 Tham Yai Phrik Vipassana Monastery Hua Hin 560 Talat Somphet 317 232 Ko Lanta 702 Talat Thanin 317 Than Lot 448-9 Ko Samui 579-80 Talat Ton Phayom 317 Than Sadet 606 Ko Tao 615 Talat Tonlamyai 289 Thao Suranari Festival 460 Pai 441 Talat Warorot 288-9, 317 Thao Suranari Memorial 459 Phuket 662-3 Taling Chan 188 Thap Lan National Park 272 sport 62-3, see also individual sports Taling Ngam 588 That Phanom 531-3 Sri Mahariamman Temple 135 Tamnak Keow 490 theatre 77-9 Srimuang, Chamlong 39 Tanote Bay (Ao Tanot) 619 Thonburi (Bangkok) 109, 131-3, Srithanu 604 Tat Ton National Park 492-3 114-15 STDs 776 taxis 768 Thonburi Canals (Bangkok) 186 stings 778-9 telephone services 752-3 Thong Nai Pan 606 strongyloides 777 temples 5, 7, 432 see also individual Thong Pha Phum 223 Sukhothai 12, 397-404, 433, 398 entries under Prasat, Wat Thong Pha Phum National Park 222 accommodation 401-2 architecture 68-9 Thong Reng 606 activities 400-1 etiquette 45-6 Thong Sala 603, 607 attractions 398-400 itineraries 27, 432-3, 27, 432 Three Pass 226-7 drinking 403 murals 129 Thung Salaeng Luang National Park 396 festivals 401 textiles 178, 406, 751-2, see also Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife food 402-3 handicrafts, mát·mèe fabric, silk Sanctuary 224 history 31 Th Khao San Market 181 97-8, 224, 467 travel to/from 403-4 Th Sukhumvit Market 180 Tiger Temple (Wat Luang Ta Bua travel within 404 Tha Bo 518 Yanna Sampanno) 220 818 IndexIndex (T-W)(?-?)

time 753 medical services 481 Wat Chedi Jet Thaew 404-5 Tinsulanonda, General Prem 38, 39 postal services 481 Wat Chedi Luang 282-3, 288 tipping 749 shopping 486 Wat Chedi Si Hong 400 toilets 753 tourist information 481 Wat Chetawan 288 tourist information 753-4 travel within 486-7, 487 Wat Chetupon 400 tours 768, see also individual locations Province 480-90, 478 Wat Chiang Man 283 train travel 183, 760, 768-70, 763 UDD (United Front of Democracy Wat Chiang Yeun 294 Trang Beaches 707-9 Against Dictatorship) 16 Wat Chong Lom 190 Trang Islands 709-12 Udon Thani 502-5, 504 Wat Chong Nonsi 129 704-12, 705 502-8, 507 Wat Chulamani 392 Trang Town 704-6, 707 Udon Thani Provincial Museum 503 Wat Dhammachakra Sema Ram 464 Trat 253-7, 256 Udorn Sunshine Nursery 502-3 Wat Don Kaew 421 253-71, 254 Um Phang 417-21, 420 Wat Hat Yai Nai 727 travel to/from Thailand 756-62 Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary 418 Wat Hin Lat 579 travel within Thailand 762-70 Uncle Ho’s House 528 Wat Hin Mak Peng 518 trekking 740 Wat Hua Khuang 385 Chiang Mai 299 V Wat Hua Wiang 423 Chiang Rai 353 vacations 18, 21-2, 748 Wat Jaeng 483 hill tribes 59, 330-1 Vegetarian Festival 22, 663-4 Wat Jet Yot 294, 352 itineraries 26 vegetarian travellers 90, 162, 163, Wat Jiin Sanjao Pu-ya 503 Kanchanaburi 215-16 663-4 Wat Jom Sawan 378 Ko Chang 261-2 Vejjajiva, Abhisit 17, 44 Wat Jong Kham 423, 7 Mae Hong Son 423-5 Vespa Market 180 Wat Jong Klang 423 Mae Salong 358-9 video systems 738, 749-50 Wat Jong Paen 330 Nan 385 Visakha Bucha 21 Wat Karon 657 Pai 441-440 visas 754-5 Wat Ketkaram 289-90 Surin Islands Marine National Park volunteering Wat Khao Angkhan 473 INDEX 431, 644-5 Burmese refugees 642 Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng 404 Um Phang 420 conservation 52-3, 615 Wat Khao Tham 599 Tribal Museum (Chiang Mai) 294 dogs 580, 663 Wat Khao Tham Khan Kradai 567 TRT (Thai Rak Thai) party 41, 44 education 48-50 Wat Khunaram 579 tsunami (2004) 17, 43, 641, 642, 649 local communities 48-50, 474 Wat Klang Wiang 352 tuberculosis 777 stray animals 262 Wat Ku Tao 294 túk-túks 188, 768 orphanages 225, 238-9, 511-12 Wat Kuha Pi Muk 732 turtles 245 wildlife 52-3, 262, 557, 663 Wat Laem Sor 579 TV 738 Vongburi House 379 Wat Lam Duan 511 typhoid 777 Wat Lan Khuat 480 typhus 777 W Wat Luang 378 walking, see trekking Wat Luang Ta Bua Yanna Sampanno U Wang Kha 224-5 (Tiger Temple) 220 Ubon National Museum 481-2 Wang Suan Phakkat 138 Wat Maha That (Nakhon Phanom) 528 Ubon Ratchathani, 481-7, 482 Wat Ahong Silawat 516 Wat Mahathat (Bangkok) 145 accommodation 484-5 131-2 Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai) 399 activities 481-4 Wat Atsadang Nimit 233 Wat Mahathat (Yasothaon) 542 attractions 481-4 Wat Ban Na Meuang 483 Wat Mahawan 288 drinking 486 Wat Ban Sadoa 543 134 emergency services 481 138 Wat Na Phra Boromathat 629 entertainment 486 Wat Bowonniwet 129, 130 Wat Na Phra Meru 200 internet access 481 Wat Bupparam 288 Wat Nai Han 657 festivals 484 Wat Burapha 544 Wat Nang Phaya 405 food 485-6 Wat Chai Wattanaram 200 Wat Noen Phra Nao 511-12 Wat Chalong 657 Wat Nong Bua 388 000 Map pages Wat Chama Thewi 340-1 Wat Nong Pa Phong 484 000 Photograph pages Wat Chang Lom 400, 404 Wat Okat Si Bua Ban 528 Wat Chao Chan 405 Wat Pa Ban Tad 508 IndexIndex (W-Z) (?-?) 819

Wat Pa Nanachat 484 Wat Ratburana (Phitsanulok) 392 wildlife sanctuaries & reserves, see Wat Pa Sutthawat 533-4 Wat Ratchanatdaram 130 also national parks & reserves Wat Pa-Yap 459 Wat Rong Khun 357 Khao Phra Thaew Royal Wildlife & Wat Phan Tao 283 Wat Sa Bo Kaew 378 Forest Reserve 658 Wat Phanan Choeng 199 Wat Sa Si 400 Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife (Bangkok) 127 130 Sanctuary 224 Wat Pho (Ko Pha-Ngan) 599 Wat Salaloi 459 Libong Archipelago Wildlife Wat Pho Chai 510-11 Wat Samret 579 Reserve 711 Wat Phra Baht Ming Meuang 378 Wat Santakhiri 358 Phu Khiaw Wildlife Sanctuary Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu 208 Wat Saphan Hin 399-400 501 Wat Phra Borommathat 411 Wat Si Chum 399 Phu Wua Wildlife Reserve 517 126-7, 350-2 Wat Si Sawai 400 Phuket Gibbon Rehabilitation Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao 342-4 Wat Si Thep 528 Centre 658 198 Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram 483 Rayong Turtle Conservation Wat Phra Mahathat Wat Sisuphan 288, 291 Centre 245 Woramahawihaan 629 Wat Sri Khom Kham 376 Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Wat Phra Non 378 Wat Suan Dok 288, 292 Sanctuary 224 Wat Phra Phai Luang 400 Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram 627 Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary 418 Wat Phra Phutthabaht Tak Phah 341 Wat Suan Tan 385 windsurfing 740 Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat Wat Suchadaram 344 Chumphon 569 (Chaliang) 405 Wat Supatanaram 483 Pattaya 238 Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat 129, 130 wines 468, 525 (Lopburi) 207 Wat Suwan Dararam 199 women travellers 755 Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat 129 health 780 (Phitsanulok) 390 Wat Tha Ton 330 Wongsawat, Somchai 16, 44 INDEX Wat Phra Si Sanphet 198 Wat Tham Khao Noi 215 WWII 37-8, 194, 211, 212, 214, 720 282, 352 Wat Tham Khao Pun 215 WWII Museum (Kanchanaburi) Wat Phra That Chae Haeng 383 Wat Thammikaram 564 212-14 Wat Phra That Chang Kham 383-5 Wat Thammikarat 199 Wat Phra That Cho Hae 382-3 Wat Tham Seua (Kanchanaburi) 215 Y Wat Phra That Choeng Chum 534 Wat Tham Seua (Krabi) 681 yachting 660-1 Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong 352 Wat Thung Si Meuang 483 Yala 732 Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu 423 Wat Traimit 134 732 Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 296, 5 Wat Trapang Thong 400 542-3 Wat Phra That Doi Wao 362 Wat Tritosathep Mahaworawihan 129 Yasothon Province 542-6 Wat Phra That Hariphunchai 339-40 Wat Tung Sawang 511 yoga Wat Phra That Lampang Luang 347-8 Wat U Mong 293 Bangkok 141 Wat Phra That Mae Yen 439 Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon 201 Chiang Mai 300 Wat Phra That Narai Cheng Weng 534-5 waterfalls, see also entries under Ko Pha-Ngan 599-600 Wat Phra That Nong Bua 483 Nam Tok Ko Samui 579-80 Wat Phra That Phanom 531 Sai Yok Noi Waterfall 220 Ko Tao 615 Wat Phra That Rueang Rong 480 Seven Steps Waterfall 12, 218-19, Pai 442 Wat Phra Thong 657 12 Phuket 663 Wat Phra Yai 579 watersports, see individual entries Yunnan Province (China) 280, 357, Wat Phu Khao Noi 599 weather 18, 742 761 Wat Phu Tok 517 websites, see internet resources Wat Phuak Hong 286-7 weights 738, see also inside front cover Z Wat Phumin 383, 385 white-water rafting, see rafting , see also wildlife sanctuaries & Wat Plai Khlong 254 Wiang Kum Kam 290 reserves Wat Plai Laem 579 Wihaan Mongkhon Bophit 198 292-3 Wat Prayoon 147 wildlife 95-8, 563, 639, 644, 645, 6, Dusit Zoo 146 Wat Rakhang 145 434, see also individual animals Phuket Zoo 662 Wat Ratburana (Ayuthaya) 198-9 & plants Songkhla Zoo 729 © Lonely Planet Publications 820

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