Discover Thailand"s Islands and BeachesSurrender to the serenity of a hammock on Ko Pha-NganDiscover Ko Phi-Phi"s underwater world of shipwrecks, psychedelic cora and bus-sized whale sharksMeditate in a cave temple filled with Buddha images and batsTake time out from paradise in buzzing Bangkok, where world-class dining and shopping awaitIn This GuideFour authors, 200 days on the road, one karaoke bar too manyNew color Activities chapter: climb, snorkel or kayak through Thailand"s coastal playgroundBamboo hut or opulent villa? Independent, authoritative reviews of every sleeping optionVisit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights