Lonely Planet Bangkok (City Guide)
by Andrew Burke, Austin Bush
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Author: Andrew Burke, Austin BushEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-01
ISBN: 1741048583
Number of pages: 296
Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Book Review: Not up to the usual LP standards
Summary: 2 Stars
I've relied on LP for over 10 years of traveling, and generally think that their publication is better than Moon, Rough Guide, etc.
Since I now live in Bangkok, I feel qualified to review this book. This version is definitely not up to the usual LP standard. I understand that Bangkok changes quickly, but the locations of temples and such do not change (one example - Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayuthaya is about a kilometer off). They have also mislabeled restaurants and they sight a restaurant that is apparently right next to my house in Silom... but there has never been a restaurant there. Further, on page 115, the description of the "Riverside Ramble" just cuts off in mid-sentence, which is fine, since they mislabel steps 8-10 anyway.
I think that these authors took a lot of short cuts and just assumed that things listed in the previous version were correct. Sadly, this was not the case.
If you are coming to Bangkok and have the previous edition, you'd be better off keeping that and buying the much cheaper (and more accurate) Nancy Chandler's map to get around.
LP - please pick up your standards on the next version.
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Excursions chapter is great for travelers who want to venture from the busy Thai capital and explore quieter places in the region. Contains content written by Environmental expert David Lukas and foodie Austin Bush. Increased coverage of sustainable travel options throughout the guide. Interviews with an eclectic range of locals to capture the diversity of the city.Bangkok Books
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