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1 Lonely Planet 455 Index A Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall 84 accommodation 390-3, see also individual locations activities 14, 393-5, see also individual activities addresses 405 adventure parks 132, 155, 239, 240, 332 air pollution 435 air travel Aksra Theatre 89 amoebic dysentery 435 Amphawa Ananda Samakhon Throne Hall 84 Ang Thong Marine National Park 127, 248-9, 127 Angkor 25 animals 55-6, 289, 296, 299, see also individual animals Ao Bai lan 158 Ao Bang Thao 123, , 327 Ao Cho 142 Ao Hin Khok 142 Ao Jak 385 Ao Kantiang 364 Ao Khanom Ao Khlong Jaak 364 Ao Khlong Son 153 Ao Leuk 235, 244 Ao Lo Bakao Ao Lo Dalam 351, Ao Mae Hat 227 Ao Mae Yai 289 Ao Mai Ngam 289 Ao Mai Pai 364 Ao Makham 385 Ao Mamuang 235 Ao Manao 185, Ao Maya 358 Ao Molae 385 Ao Muang 382 Ao Nai Wok 226 Ao Nang 342-5, 343 Ao Noi 185 Ao Noi Na 143 Ao Nuan 142 Ao Pante Malacca 385 Ao Phai 142 Ao Phang-Nga 297-9, 297, 286 Ao Phang-Nga National Park 127, 298, Ao Phutsa 142 Ao Plaay Laem 231 Ao Poh 356 Ao Rusi 385 Ao Salak Phet 152 Ao Son 385 Ao Suthep 289 Ao Tadeng 275 Ao Taloh Udang 385 Ao Taloh Waw 385 Ao Tanot 235, Ao Them Lem 342 Ao Thian 143 Ao Thian Ok 235, 244 Ao Thong Reng 220 Ao Toh Ko 356 Ao Ton Sai 351, Ao Wai 143 Ao Wong Deuan 143 Ao Yai 275 aquariums King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science & Technology 185 Oasis Sea World 145 Phuket Aquarium 314 Siam Ocean World 89 Songkhla Aquarium 258 Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo 201 Aranya Prathet 147 architecture 43-4 area codes, see inside front cover art galleries, see museums & galleries arts 40-4, see also books, films ATMs 406 Ayuthaya Kingdom 25 B Baan Nam Kem 292 Backpacker Food 46 Ban Khai Ban Khlong Son 156 Ban Ko Lanta 359, 365 Ban Krut Ban Moken 289 Ban Phe 138 Ban Salak Kok 152 Ban Tai 225, 230 Bang Bao 153, 158, 160 Bang Po 208, Bang Rak 206, 211 Bang Saphan Yai Bangkok , 70-3 accommodation 91-9 activities 86 Banglamphu 83-5, 92-4, , 74-5 children, travel with 89 Chinatown 85, 94-5, 100, 76-7 courses 88 drinking Dusit 83-5, 94 emergency services 67 entertainment festivals 91 food history 65 Hualamphong 94-5 internet access 67 Ko Ratanakosin 69-83, 92 Lumphini 96-7, maps 66 medical services 67 Riverside 96, 78-9 safe travel 68-9 shopping 8, , 8 Siam Square 95, 100-1, 80-1 sights Silom 96-7, 101-2, 78-9 Thanon Ploenchit Thanon Sukhumvit 97-9, 102-3, 82 Thewet 94 Thonburi 69-83, 92 tourist information 68 tours travel to/from travel within walking tours 87-8, 87 bargaining 408 bathrooms 410 Beach, The 248, 311, 358 bicycle travel 90-1, Bida Islands 353 Big Buddha Beach 206, 211, 128 bio-luminescence 299 birds 56 birdwatching 172, 183, 186, 289, 296, 299, 338 Blue Room 299

2 456 (B-D) Bo Phut 198, 206-8, 213, 207 Boat , 293 boat travel 306, 421, 425 books 13, 15, 41 culture 36 fiction 41 food 47, 49, 52 health 430 history 29, 30 Boonyaratglin, Sonthi 32 border crossings Cambodia 147, 148, 418 Malaysia 261, Myanmar 188, 276, 419 Buddhism 23, 24, 38-9 bullfighting 261 bungalows 390 Burma Banks 289 bus travel 421-2, 425 business hours 395 C canoeing, see kayaking car travel carbon offset schemes 416 cave diving caves Ao Phang-Nga 298 Kaeng Krachan National Park 172 Khao Banda-It 170 Khao Krot Cave 253 Khao Luang Khao Wang Thong 253 Tham Bua Bok 248 Tham Chao Mai 375 Tham Chet Khok 381 Tham Jara-Khe 385 Tham Kaew 184 Tham Khao Chang Hai 378 Tham Khao Kob 378 Tham Khao Mai Kaew 361 Tham Khao Pina 378 Tham Lawt 298 Tham Lod Pu Yu 379 Tham Lot 341 Tham Luk Seua 302 Tham Morakot 373 Tham Nam Thalu 291 Tham Pee Hua Toe 341 Tham Pheung 339 Tham Phra Nang Map pages 000 Photograph pages Tham Phra Nang Nai 348 Tham Phra Phut 378 Tham Phraya Nakhon 184, 126 Tham Reusi Sawan 302 Tham Sa Yuan Thong 341 Tham Sai 185 Tham Seua 361 Tham Si Ru 291 Viking Cave 358 Wat Khao Phra 378 Wat Tham Seua 341 Wat Tham Suwankhuha 302 caving cell phones 410 Cha-am 172-5, 173 Chaiya Chak Phra Pak Tai Chakri dynasty Chalok Ban Kao 233, 242-3, 246 Chalok Lam 228, 231, 232 Chanthaburi 145 Charusathien, Praphat 29 Chaweng 198, 202-4, , , 199 children, travel with Bangkok 89 Ko Samui 201 language 448 Phuket 307 Choeng Mon 205-6, 211 chow lair people 39, , 314, 359, 386, 388 Chumphon , 190 Chumphon Pinnacle 238 cinema 41-2, see also films climate 12-13, 396 eastern gulf coast 117 northern Andaman coast 272 northwestern gulf coast 167 southern Andaman coast 336 southwestern gulf coast 195 climate change 416 coffee 48, 50 consulates 402 coral 55, 61-2, 281 costs 13, see also inside front cover coups courses cooking 52, 88, 156, 201, 343, 354, 362 language 88, 397 meditation 397 moo ay tai 88-9, Thai 6, 88, 395, 398, 6 trapeze 240 credit cards 406 culture 11, 35-44, 106 customs regulations 398 cutaneous larva migrans 432 cycling 90-1, D Dan Nawk 261 Dan Singkhon 188 dance 44 Dat Fa Mountain 253 deep vein thrombosis deforestation 59 dengue fever 432 digital photography 407 disabilities, travellers with 411 diving 281, 393-4, 435, 281, 282, 283, 284, see also snorkelling Ao Nang cave diving dive shops 305 freediving 238 Hat Khao Lak Ko Chang (Andaman coast) 275 Ko Chang (gulf coast) 148-9, Ko Chang Archipelago Ko Kood 148-9, 161 Ko Lanta 361 Ko Lipe 387 Ko Mak 148-9, 163 Ko Pha-Ngan 221 Ko Phi-Phi Ko Samet 141 Ko Samui 200 Ko Tao Ko Yao 300 Krabi 337 Pattaya 132 Phuket Province Railay Ranong 274 sign language 246 Similan Islands Marine National Park Sirinat National Park 331 Surin Islands Marine National Park 289 technical diving 238-9, 291 underwater weddings 376 dolphins 253 Don Hoi Lot 168 drinks 48-9, 50 drivers licences drugs 398-9

3 (D-H) 457 dugongs 56, 376 Dusit Park 84-6 DVDs 391, 407 E eastern gulf coast , 117 economy 11, 36 Eight Mile Rock 387 elephant trekking Ao Nang 343 Khao Sok National Park 291 Ko Chang 154, 287 Ko Lanta 362 Ko Samui 201 Pattaya 131 electricity 391 embassies 402 Emerald Sea 248 emergencies 443, see also inside front cover environmental hazards environmental issues 57-63, 363, 416, 435 environmental programs 155 ethnicity 40 etiquette 37, 51, 154 events, see festivals exchange rates, see inside front cover F Fantasy Rocks 295 Far Islands 132 ferries 421, 425 festivals 20-1, 402 Chak Phra Pak Tai Chumphon Marine Festival 189 Full Moon Party 218, 122 Hae Phaa Khun That 255 Hua Hin Jazz Festival 179 Lang Suan Buddha Image Parade & Boat Race Festival 189 Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair 171 Phuket Gay Pride Festival 326 Songkran 5, 20, 5 Vegetarian Festival (Phuket) 8, 312, 8 Vegetarian Festival (Trang) 369 filariasis 432 films 14, 41-2 Beach, The 248, 311, 358 King & I, The 26 Man with the Golden Gun, The 297, 298, 299 fish sauce 48 fishing 132, 155, 189, 362, 382 food 45-54, 124-5, 403, 435, 124, 125, see also individual locations books 47, 49, 52 cooking courses 52, 88, 156, 201, 343, 354, 362 internet resources 45, 50, 51, 54 language 443 fraud 401 freediving 238 Full Moon Party 218, 122 Funan Kingdom 22 G galleries, see museums & galleries gardens, see national parks & reserves, parks & gardens, gà teu i 90, 106, gay travellers 326, 403 gems 108 geography 55 geology 55 giardiasis 435 Golden Mount 84 golf 178-9, 329 Grand Palace 69, 83 Green Rock 238 guesthouses 391 H Hae Phaa Khun That 255 Hat Ao Phrao 143 Hat Apo 375 Hat Ban Cheun 148 Hat Bang Ben 277, 278 Hat Bang Niang 293 Hat Bang Sak Hat Chang Lang Hat Chao Lao 145 Hat Chao Mai National Park Hat Chaophao 226, Hat Chaweng 198, 202-4, , , 199 Hat Chonglard 300 Hat Faràng 373 Hat Hin Khom Hat Jomtien 129, 134-5, 131 Hat Kaibae 153 Hat Kamala 326-8, 327 Hat Karon , 320 Hat Kata , 320 Hat Khao Lak 123, 292-5, 293 Hat Khlong Dao 362 Hat Khlong Khong 363 Hat Khlong Phrao 153 Hat Khom 228 Hat Khuat 220, 228 Hat Laem Sala 184 Hat Laem Son 278 Hat Laem Thong 357 Hat Lamai 198, 204-5, , , 201 Hat Lek 148 Hat Lo Pa Red 300 Hat Mae Ramphung 138 Hat Mai Khao Hat Nai Han 314, 315 Hat Nai Thon 331 Hat Nai Yang Hat Narathat 266 Hat Noppharat Thara Hat Pa Sai 300 Hat Pak Meng Hat Pakarang Hat Paradise 300 Hat Patong 322-6, 323 Hat Pattaya 386 Hat Phra Ae Hat Phra Nang 123, 347, 122 Hat Praphat 278 Hat Rai Leh East 346-7, 349 Hat Rai Leh West 347, 349 Hat Rantee 356 Hat Rawai , 315 Hat Rin 216, 222-5, , 231, 223 Hat Sadet 220 Hat Sai Kaew (Ban Krut) 187 Hat Sai Kaew (Ko Samet) 142 Hat Sai Kaew (Ko Si Chang) 119 Hat Sai Kaew (Trat) 148 Hat Sai Khao 153, Hat Sai Thong 138 Hat Salad 227, 231 Hat Sam Phraya 184 Hat Samila 257 Hat Sivalai 373 Hat Soi Sawan 265 Hat Som Paen 274 Hat Son 227, 231 Hat Surin 328-9, 327 Hat Talo Kapo 265 Hat Teum Suk 314 Hat Tha Wang Palace 119 Hat Tham Phang 119 Hat Tham Phra Nang 350 Hat Thap Thim 148 Hat Thian 220, 229, 231 Hat Tiikut 300 Hat Ton Sai 347, 350 Hat Wa Kaw 185 Hat Wai Chek 154 Hat Yai 260-4, 262

4 458 (H-K) Hat Yao (Ko Chang) 153 Hat Yao (Ko Pha-Ngan) 227, 231 Hat Yao (Ko Phi-Phi Don) 356 Hat Yao (Trang Province) 375 Hat Yuan 220, 229 health heat exhaustion heatstroke 436 hepatitis A 432 hepatitis B 432 hepatitis E 432 Heroines Monument 332 hiking 287, 395 Kaeng Krachan National Park 172 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Khao Sok National Park 291 Ko Chang 154 Similan Islands Marine National Park 296 Surin Islands Marine National Park 289 Hin Daeng 353, 361 Hin Gadeng 148 Hin Kuak Maa 149 Hin Lap 148 Hin Luk Bat 148 Hin Muang 353, 361 Hin Pholeung 141 Hin Phrai Nam 148 Hin Pousar 295 Hin Wong 235, 243 Hin-Ta 198 Hin-Yai 198 history Ayuthaya Kingdom 25 Bangkok 65 books 29, 30 Chakri dynasty coups Funan Kingdom 22 insurgent activitry 11, 28, 258 Khmer Kingdom 22-3 modern era 30-4 post-wwii 27-9 Srivijaya Kingdom 23-4 Sukhothai Kingdom 24 Thaksin era 32-3 US presence 29 hitching 425 HIV 432 holidays Map pages 000 Photograph pages hôrngs 55, 299, 342, 373 horse riding 305 hot springs 274 hotels HQ Channel 289 Hua Hin , 177 Hua Thanon 198, Huay To Falls 339 I immigration 415 influenza 433 insect bites 436 insurance 404, 424-5, 429 insurgent activity 11, 28, 258, internet access 404 internet phone internet resources 15 air tickets culture 43 food 45, 50, 51, 54 health 430 travel 15 Islam 24, 39-40, 265 itineraries 16-19, 66, 196, 16, 17, 18, 19 J Japanese B encephalitis 433 Japanese Gardens 238 Jatukham Rammathep 255 jellyfish 436 jet lag 431 Jim Thompson s House 86 K Kaeng Krachan National Park 172, 186 Kaibae Kao Seng 257 kayaking 286 Ao Nang 342 Ao Phang-Nga National Park , 286 Hat Yao 375 Khao Sok National Park 291 Ko Chang Ko Kood 161 Ko Lanta 362 Ko Libong 376 Krabi 337 Pak Bara 381 Phuket Province 305 Railay 349 Satun 380 Trang 369 Khao Banda-It 170 Khao Banthat Mountains 369 Khao Chamao/Khao Wong National Park 133 Khao Krot Cave 253 Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park Khao Luang Khao Luang National Park 256 Khao Noi 258 Khao Phanom Bencha National Park 339 Khao Phra Taew Royal Wildlife & Forest Reserve 332 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park 127, 183-5, 184, 126 Khao Sok National Park 127, 290-1, 126 Khao Tang Kuan 258 Khao Wang Thong 253 Kheuan Chiaw Lan 291 Khlong Phrao 157, 159 Khlong Thap Liang 293 Khlong Thom 338 Khlung 145 Khmer Kingdom 22, 22-3 Kho Khao Beach 253 Khuraburi King Buddhalertla Naphalai Memorial Park 169 King Cruiser 353 King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science & Technology 185 King & I, The 26 kiteboarding 221, 239, 306 Kittikachorn, Thanom 29 Ko Adang 389 Ko Bele 300 Ko Bulon 385 Ko Bulon Leh Ko Chang (Andaman coast) Ko Chang (gulf coast) , 151 accommodation activities drinking food sights travel to/from 160 travel within 160 Ko Chang Archipelago Ko Chang Marine National Park 149, 149 Ko Cheuk 373 Ko Gai 382 Ko Ha 359, 361 Ko Hin Ngam 389 Ko Hintap 248

5 (K-M) 459 Ko Hong 341 Ko Jum 366 Ko Kam Noi 278 Ko Kam Tok 278 Ko Kam Yai 278 Ko Khai 386 Ko Kham 165 Ko Khang Khao 278 Ko Khao Yai 385 Ko Klang 386 Ko Klui 299 Ko Kood 123, Ko Kra 387 Ko Kradan 374-5, 376 Ko Krok 132 Ko Laan 132 Ko Lanta , accommodation 362 drinking 365 entertainment 365 food 365 sights travel to/from travel within 366 Ko Lao Liang 376 Ko Laun 149 Ko Le-Lah 385 Ko Libong Ko Lidee 385 Ko Lipe Ko Loi Ko Ma 221, 227, 382 Ko Mae Ko 248 Ko Mai Phai 354 Ko Mak 123, Ko Man Klang 141 Ko Man Nok 141 Ko Miang Ko Muk Ko Nai 354 Ko Nang Yuan 235, 244 Ko Ngai 123, Ko Nok 299, 354 Ko Pajumba 289 Ko Panyi 298 Ko Payu 295 Ko Phai 132 Ko Pha-Ngan 123, , 217 accommodation activities 221 drinking food medical services 218 safe travel sights tours 222 travel to/from 232 travel within 233 Ko Phayam 277, Ko Phing Kan 298, 299 Ko Phi-Phi Don 127, 351-8, 352 accommodation activities drinking food 357 travel to/from 358 travel within 358 Ko Phi-Phi Leh 127, 358 Ko Phi-Phi Marine National Park 127, Ko Phra Thong 290 Ko Pu 317 Ko Rang 149, 165 Ko Rawi 389 Ko Rayang 165 Ko Rok 359 Ko Rung Nok 385 Ko Sak 132 Ko Samet , 140 Ko Samsao 248 Ko Samui 7, , 197, 7, 128 accommodation activities children, travel with 201 courses 201 drinking 212 entertainment 212 food medical services safe travel 198 sights travel to/from travel within 216 Ko Si Boya 366 Ko Si Chang Ko Similan Ko Sing 187 Ko Sireh 314 Ko Sukorn 377 Ko Surin Tai 289 Ko Tai Plao 248 Ko Talabeng 359 Ko Tao 7, 123, , 234, 7, 123 accommodation activities drinking entertainment food medical services 234 safe travel 235 shopping 247 sights 235 travel to/from travel within 248 Ko Tarutao Ko Tarutao Marine National Park 383-9, 384 Ko Thalu 187 Ko Waen 373 Ko Waew 331 Ko Whai 148, 164 Ko Wua Talap 248 Ko Wuakantang 248 Ko Yak 149 Ko Yang 389 Ko Yao Noi 300 Ko Yao Yai 300 Ko Yo 257 Krabi , 338 Krabi Province L ladyboys 90, 106, Laem Charoen 138 Laem Ju Hoi 376 Laem Mae Phim 138 Laem Phanwa 314 Laem Promthep 314 Laem Singh 327 Laem Son National Park 127, Laem Tachi 265 Laem Tanod Laem Thian 243 Lamai 198, 204-5, , , 201 language 35, 52-4, courses 88, 397 Leam Rung 278 legal matters leptospirosis 433 lesbian travellers 326, 403 Libong Archipelago Wildlife Reserve 376 literature 41, see also books Lonely Beach 153, 158, 159 Lumphini Park 86 M Mae Hat 233, 241-2, 245-6, 236 Mae Nam 208, malaria Man with the Golden Gun, The 297, 298, 299 Mango Bay 238, 244 maps 406 marine parks, see national parks & reserves

6 460 (M-P) markets amulet market 89 Bangkok 109 Chatchai Market 181 Chatuchak Weekend Market 8, 109, 8 Cicada Market 181 Hua Thanon 210 Krabi Morning Market 337 Laem Din 210 Lamai Day Market 210 night markets 50, 125 Pak Khlong Market 109 Pratunam Market 109 Suan Lum Night Bazaar 109 Trang wet & dry markets 368 massage 6, 88, 395, 398, 6 Matsayit Klang measles 434 measures 391 medical services 432 meditation 395, 397 melioidosis 434 metric conversions, see inside front cover minivans 422 mobile phones 410 Moken people, see chow lair people Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul 318 Mon people 23 money 13, 401-2, 406-7, see also inside front cover money transfers 407 moneychangers Monkey Mountain 379 monkeys 56, 60-1, 185 moo ay tai 88-9, 107, mosques motion sickness 431 motorcycle taxis 426 motorcycle travel mountain biking, see cycling Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park 359 Mu Ko Phetra Marine National Park 385 Mu Ko Similan National Park 6, 127, 295-7, 296, 6 Mu Ko Surin National Park 127, museums & galleries 100 Tonson Gallery 86 Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall 84 Ban Kamthieng Map pages 000 Photograph pages Chao Leh Museum 359 Children s Discovery Museum 89 Forensic Medicine Museum 89 H Gallery 86 Jim Thompson s House 86 Kathmandu Photo Gallery 86 King Buddhalertla Naphalai Memorial Park 169 Ku Den Museum 379 Museum of Siam 83 National Museum (Bangkok) 83 National Museum (Nahkon) 254 National Museum (Songkhla) 257 Phuket Philatelic Museum 309 Queen s Gallery 86 Ripley s Believe It or Not! 131 Royal Barges National Museum 83 Royal Elephant Museum 84-5 Thaksin Folklore Museum 257 Thalang National Museum 332 Vimanmek Teak Mansion Museum 84 Wang Suan Phakkat 85 music 42-3 Muslim food 51 N Na Thon Nai Khai Ranong 274 Nakhon Si Thammarat Namuang Safari Park 201 Narathiwat 266-8, 267 national parks & reserves 57, 60-1, 126-7, 58 accommodation Ang Thong Marine National Park 127, 248-9, 127 Ao Phang-Nga National Park 127, 298, Hat Chao Mai National Park Kaeng Krachan National Park 172, 186 Khao Chamao/Khao Wong National Park 133 Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park Khao Luang National Park 256 Khao Phanom Bencha National Park 339 Khao Phra Taew Royal Wildlife & Forest Reserve 332 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park 127, 183-5, 184, 126 Khao Sok National Park 127, 290-1, 126 Ko Chang Marine National Park 149, 149 Ko Phi-Phi Marine National Park 127, Ko Tarutao Marine National Park 383-9, 384 Laem Son National Park 127, Libong Archipelago Wildlife Reserve 376 Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park 359 Mu Ko Phetra Marine National Park 385 Sa Nang Manora Forest Park 298, 302 Similan Islands Marine National Park 6, 127, 295-7, 296, 6 Sirinat National Park Suan Somdet Phra Sinakharin Park 302 Surin Islands Marine National Park 127, Thale Ban National Park 382 Tharnbok Korannee National Park Near Islands 132 Negritos 22-3 newspapers 391 night markets 50, 125 noodles 45-6 northern Andaman coast , 272 northwestern gulf coast , 167 P painting 44 Pak Bara palaces Grand Palace 69, 83 Hat Tha Wang Palace 119 Phra Nakhon Khiri 169 Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan 178 Sanctuary of Truth Panka Yai 382 parasailing 132 parasites 436 parks & gardens, see also national parks & reserves Dusit Park 84-6 Health Park 117 King Buddhalertla Naphalai Memorial Park 169 Lumphini Park 86 Nong Nooch Tropical Garden 131 passports 415, see also visas

7 (P-S) 461 Pattani Kingdom 24 Pattani 264-6, 264 Pattaya , 129 accommodation activities drinking entertainment 137 food medical services 130 sights travel to/from travel within 138 People s Liberation Army of Thailand 29 Phang-Nga Phetchaburi , 170, 171 phonecards photography 239, 407 Phra Nakhon Khiri 169 Phra Phitak Chyn Pracha Mansion 309 Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan 178 Phuket City, see Phuket Town Phuket Gay Pride Festival 326 Phuket Province , 303 activities children, travel with 307 courses 307 medical services 304 safe travel 304 tours travel to/from Phuket Town , 310 accommodation 311 activities 309 drinking 313 festivals 8, , 312, 8 food sights 7, 309, 7 travel to/from travel within Pilah 358 Pittaya Homkrailas 155 planetariums 185 planning 12-15, 401-2, plants 56-7, 299 Poipet 147 politics 11, pollution 60 population 11, 37-8 postal services Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi prawn farms 62 public holidays puppet theatre 44, 89 Q Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute 89 R rabies 434 radio 391 rafting 291, 298 Railay , 347 Rainbow 289 Rakswarin Hot Springs 274 Rama I 25 Rama IV 25-6 Rama V 26 Rama VII 26 Rama VIII 27 Rama IX 27, 31 Ranong 272-5, 273 Rawai , 121 Rayong religion 38-9, see also Buddhism, Islam reserves, see national parks & reserves resorts responsible travel 13, 62, 63, 393, 395, see also volunteering, GreenDex restaurants rice 45 Richelieu Rock 289 rip tides 321 road signs 448 rock art 300 rock climbing 287-8, 348, 354, 288 Roe 289 S Sa Nang Manora Forest Park 298, 302 Sa Phra Nang 348 safe travel 258, 424, 425, , see also insurgent activity, scams, individual locations săhm lór 426 Sail Rock 221, 238 Sairee Beach 233, 240-1, salads 47 Samaesan 132 Samak Sundaravej 33-4 Samut Sakhon 168 Samut Songkhram 168 San Chao Po Ko Chang 152 Sanctuary of Truth Satun , 379 Satun Province scams 68-9, 147, 400, 401, 421 seashells 355 Shark Point 353 Shell Cemetery 346 Shinawatra, Thaksin 32-4 shopping 408, see also individual locations shrines, see temples & shrines, wát Si Racha 117-9, 118 Si Thanu 226 Siam Ocean World 89 Silvertip 289 Similan Islands Marine National Park 6, 127, 295-7, 296, 6 Sirinat National Park skin problems 437 snakes 89, 437 snorkelling 285, 285, see also diving Ao Nang Hat Khao Lak Ko Bulon Leh 382 Ko Chang Ko Chang Archipelago148-9 Ko Kood 161 Ko Lanta 361 Ko Mak 163 Ko Ngai Ko Pha-Ngan 221 Ko Phi-Phi Ko Samet 141 Ko Samui 200 Ko Si Chang 119 Ko Tao 238 Pattaya 132 Phuket Province Railay 349 Similan Islands Marine National Park Trang 369 solo travellers Songkhla , 259 Songkhram, Phibul 27 sŏrng tăa ou 426 soups 47 southern Andaman coast , 335 Southwest Pinnacle 238 southwestern gulf coast , 194 spas, see also massage Bangkok 86-7 Hua Hin 178 Ko Chang 155 Ko Samui Ko Tao 239 Phuket Province 309 Ranong 274 Spirit Rock 379 sports, see moo ay tai squid fishing 189 Sri Mariamman 85

8 462 (S-W) Sri Racha Srivijaya Kingdom 23-4 STDs 434 Stonehenge 387 strongyloides 434 Suan Somdet Phra Sinakharin Park 302 Sukhothai Kingdom 24 sunburn 437 Sundaravej, Samak 33 Sungai Kolok , 269 Sunrise Beach 386 Sunset Beach 386 Surat Thani , 251 surfing 292 Hat Kata Hat Pakarang 292 Phuket Province 306 Rawai 314 Sirinat National Park 331 Surin Islands Marine National Park 127, sustainable travel 13, 62, 63, 155, 393, 395, see also volunteering, GreenDex Suvarnabhumi 33 T Ta Khai 300 tailors 108 Taling Ngam 209 talismans 255 Tanote Bay taxi altars 427 taxis 426 technical diving 238-9, 291 telephone services temples & shrines, see also wát Chinese Buddhist temple 118 Chinese Temple 220 Erawan Shrine 85-6 etiquette for visiting 37 Kew Ong Yia Temple 368 Lingam shrine 89 Meunram Temple 368 San Chao Po Ko Chang 152 San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple 119 Shrine of the Serene Light 7, 309, 7 Sri Mariamman 85 Tham Phra Nang 348 Thai boxing 88-9, 107, Map pages 000 Photograph pages Thai massage 6, 88, 395, 398, 6 Thalang District Thale Ban National Park 382 Than Sadet 229 Thanarat, Sarit 27 Tharnbok Korannee National Park theatre 44 theft 401 Thepa District 265 Thong Nai Pan 228-9, 231 Thong Reng 229 Thong Sala 225, 230 time 410 tipping 407 toilets 410 tourist buses 422 tourist information tourist police tours 411 Ang Thong Marine National Park 249 Ao Nang 343 Bangkok Hua Hin Ko Chang Archipelago 149 Ko Pha-Ngan 222 Ko Phi-Phi 354 Ko Samet 141 Krabi 339 Phuket Province Satun 380, 381 traditional medicine train travel Trang , 369 Trang Province , 368 Trat 145-7, 146 travel to/from Thailand travel within Thailand travellers cheques 407 traveller s diarrhoea 435 trekking, see hiking tsunami 61-2, 353 early warning system 294 Tsunami Memorial Park 292 tuberculosis 434 túk-túk 426 TV 391 typhoid 434 typhus U underwater weddings 376 V vaccinations , 431 vegetarian travellers 50-1 Vejjajiva, Abhisit 34 video systems 407 visas , see also passports volunteering 413 Cha-am 174 Ko Chang 156 Ko Samet 141 Ko Samui 202 Ko Tao 240 Pattaya 132 Phang-Nga Province 280 Phuket Province 307 W wakeboarding 221 walking, see hiking walking tours Bangkok 87-8, 87 Phetchaburi 170-1, 171 wát, see also temples & shrines Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram Wat Arun 83 Wat Benchamabophit 85 Wat Borom 171 Wat Chong Lom 168 Wat Hat Som Paen 274 Wat Hat Yai Nai 261 Wat Hin Lat 200 Wat Kaew 337 Wat Kamphaeng Laeng 171 Wat Khao Tham 221 Wat Khunaram 200 Wat Klang Wat Ko Kaew Sutharam 171 Wat Laem Sor 200 Wat Mahathat 171 Wat Matchimawat Wat Na Phra Boromathat 254 Wat Neranchararama 173 Wat Phayam 277 Wat Pho 83, 220 Wat Phra Kaew 69 Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihaan 254 Wat Phra Thong Wat Phra Yai 200 Wat Phu Khao Noi 220 Wat Plai Laem 200 Wat Ratchanatda 84 Wat Saket 84 Wat Samret 200 Wat Sireh 314 Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram Wat Suthat 84 Wat Tan Sai 187

9 (W-Z) 463 Wat Tantayaphirom 368 Wat Tham Seua 341 Wat Tham Suwankhuha 302 Wat Thammikaram 185 Wat Trailok 171 Wat Traimit 85 Wat Yai Suwannaram waterfalls Chao Pha Falls 377 Hin Lat Falls 253 Huay To Falls 339 Khao Lak 378 Lu Du Falls 385 Lu Po Falls 385 Nam Tok Bang Pae 332 Nam Tok Hin Lat 200 Nam Tok Khlong Chao 161 Nam Tok Khlong Phlu 154 Nam Tok Khlong Yai Ki 161 Nam Tok Na Muang Nam Tok Ngao 274 Nam Tok Pala-U 178 Nam Tok Phaeng 220 Nam Tok Punyaban 274 Nam Tok Than Mayom 154 GREENDEX Nam Tok Ton Sai 332 Nam Tok Wang Saotong 200 Pak Jam 378 Pirate s Falls 389 Roi Chang Phan Wang 378 Samet Chun 253 Sip-Et Chan 291 Than Kloy 291 Than Prawet 220 Than Sadet 220 Than Sawan 291 Ton Klon 378 Ton Te Falls 377 Ton Tok Falls 377 water skiing 132, 221, 239 weather, see climate websites, see internet resources weights 391 whale sharks 221, 238, 284, 289, 295, 284 White Rock (Ko Bulon Leh) 382 White Rock (Ko Tao) 238 White Sands Beach 159 white-water rafting 291, 298 wi-fi access 404 wildlife, see animals, birds, birdwatching, plants windsurfing 132, 141, 155, 393 women travellers , 437 work 414 Y yachting 306 Yawi language 24 yoga Hat Kata 317 Ko Chang 155 Ko Pha-Ngan 221 Ko Samui Ko Tao 239 Rawai 315 Z zoos Flight of the Gibbon 132 Namuang Safari Park 201 Oasis Sea World 145 Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo 201 Songkhla Zoo 258 Sriracha Tiger Zoo 118 Many businesses catering to tourism in Thailand have made an effort to minimise their negative impacts. Some have invested in clean energy, while others support local food producers and minimise waste. Those listed here were chosen by the authors because they show real commitment to operating more sustainably. We are keen to expand this list and appreciate your feedback at lonelyplanet.com/feedback. For additional useful information on sustainable travel, see lonelyplanet.com/responsibletravel. accommodation Bangkok International Youth Hostel 94 Bhuthorn 92 China Inn 311 Cinnamon Art Resort & Spa 163 Evasons 183 Haad Yao Nature Resort 375 Independent Bo s 156 Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park Bungalows 294 Libong Nature Resort 376 Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park Headquarters 364 Old Bangkok Inn 93 Phranakorn Nornlen 94 PP Land 279 Rose Hotel 96 Six Senses Hideaway 301 food Barracuda Restaurant & Bar 245 Living Food Cafe 316 sights & activities ACE Marine Images 239 Adventure Club 353 Amazing Bike Tours 300 Apnea Total 238 Ban Kwan Elephant Camp 154 Ban s Diving School 237 Big Blue Diving 237 Blue View Divers 353 Buddha View 237 Chang Spirit Project 155 Crystal 237 John Gray s Seacanoe 305 Jungle Way 154 Koh Chang Animal Foundation 156 Kok Mak Divers 163 New Heaven 237 Phuket Aquarium 314 Phuket Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre 332 Sabaye Divers 387 Salak Kok Kayak Station 155 Save Koh Tao 240 Secret Garden 240 Soi Dog Foundation 307 Trekkers of Koh Chang 154 Tung Yee Peng 362 Wicked Diving 294

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