Exploring Phuket & Phi Phi: From Tin to Tourism
Exploring Phuket and Phi Phi takes readers on a rich visual tour. It provides a variety of texts on historical and contemporary issues that offer insights into two of Thailand's prime marine destinations on the Andaman Coast. This book is an easy to use companion that will help both potential travelers at home, as well as repeat visitors on location, get the most out of these islands.
The author, Oliver Hargreave, has been resident in Thailand for more than 15 years. His first guide, Exploring Chiang Mai: City, Valley and Mountains has been republished in several editions since initial publication in 1997. This is his second guide.
This thoroughly researched and thoughtful guide offers readers:
- The pick of where to eat and stay
- Where to enjoy snorkeling, seakayaking, diving and hiking
- The best of the mainland coast in Phang Nga and Krabi Provinces
- In-depth history from early European travelers to Chinese tycoons
- Special features on Phuket's Vegetarian Festival and the Tsunami
- 260 pages
- over 350 photographs and illustrations
- 27 maps
Exploring Phuket and Phi Phi is jointly published by Within Books (Chiang Mai, Thailand) and Odyssey Books & Guides (Hong Kong) . The book is currently at press and will be available through retail channels in Thailand, neighbouring countries, North America and Europe in Autumn 2007. Retail price is Baht 675 / US$24.95 / UK£ 12.95
