The Lonely Planet Country Guides are the complete country guides for independent
travellers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, easy-to-use
grid-referenced maps and insightful history, culture, food and environment
chapters by specialised contributors.
The legendary best-selling, longest-running guide to Southeast Asia's most
popular destination and the only guide to Thailand written for travellers on any
budget.
Suggested itineraries include classic routes, tailored trips, off-road
excursions and travel with children opinionated and up-to-the-minute coverage of
Bangkok's hottest bars, restaurants and shops, written by a Bangkok expert.
A Rocket Festival is held in May in the country's north-east, using a volatile mixture of bamboo and gunpowder to convince the sky to send rain for the new rice season.