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Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Thailand's Islands & Beaches. Beach-hop by long-tail boat, spot elephants in the wild, feast on street food, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Thailand's Islands & Beaches.

Discover Thailand's Islands & Beaches' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from contemplating the serene turquoise waters of Hat Sunrise on Ko Lipe; to heading deep into Khao Sok National Park, where 100 wild elephants are thought to live in dense forest; and joining the locals who flock to Surat Thani Night Market for barbecue and noodles.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Thailand's Islands & Beaches effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Thailand
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace, to Chatuchak Weekend Market, and Ko Kut
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Thailand's Islands & Beaches culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Bangkok and Around, Ko Chand and the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin and the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui and the Lower Gulf, Phuket and the Andaman Coast

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches.