One of the most complex of Asian cities unfolds with this pioneering insider’s guide written by a team of resident specialists. Authoritative, rated reviews profile a range of Thai restaurants, with emphasis on local specialty dishes and international haute cuisine. The city’s best hotels, including the boutique variety, are detailed, along with holistic healing opportunities from streetside massage to meditation retreats. Highlighting the city's dazzling temple architecture and sometimes bewildering streetlife, the guide helps readers navigate Bangkok’s rich alternative cultural scene, including Thai cinema, music, DJs, and art, along with more natural pleasures such as close-by beaches and rainforest excursions. This edition features new sidebars, photographs, and introductions, as well as updated listings and maps and a new chapter focusing on cultural background.