The best guide to the area, completely updated With palaces, museums, Buddhist wats, and Khmer ruins in Bangkok and the north Floating markets, night bazaars, and craft centers for leather and silk, antiques and amulets, silver and celadon Top spots for Thai boxing, classical dance, pubs, bars, and discos Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Luxury towers, distinctive resorts, simple guesthouses Elegant restaurants and garden cafes, canteens, and watering holes for hot Thai fare and western food Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 15 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; don't-miss activities; festivals; background essays; complete index; and more!