Lonely Planet 2007. Bangkok City Guide

Burke A., Bush A. — 8th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2007. — 296 p. — ISBN: 1741048583, 978-1741048582.Bangkok's helter-skelter, diesel-fed affluence orbits around a serene traditional core. Step outside the sleek hotels and chilly malls and you'll find the hallmarks of a typical Siamese village: doorstep shrines, taxi drivers knocking back energy drinks, chicken grilling on a street-side barbecue.Two resident authors reveal the hidden secrets of their home town;
Extensive entertainment listings;
Locals tell you why they love their city;
Excursions chapter helps you escape the hubbub.