Frommer's Bangkok Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

Hoping to visit Bangkok's awe-inspiring temples and learn about Thai culture? Planning to jostle with the locals at the markets, or scream around Bangkok's backstreets in a tuktuk? Not only do we take you to the top attractions, hotels and restaurants, but we also help you access those special moments that locals get to experience -- those 'finds' that turns tourists into travellers.

• The best of Bangkok in one, two, or three days
• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule and taste
• Hundreds of evocative colour photos
• Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
• Hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for all budgets
• A tear-resistant foldout map -- enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

From the Book: Street Food in Bangkok
Hawker stalls in Bangkok's Chinatown. Photo by Chi (in Japan)/Flickr.com It's hard to find a square inch of a sidewalk in Bangkok that doesn't have a street stall of some kind. Street food is a way of life here, especially late at night. Pull up a plastic stool and choose from an array of noodles, meat, and vegetarian dishes. Save space for delicious fruits and sweet desserts.

Where to Eat:
Chinatown; Nang Loeng Market (Nakhorn Sawan Road); the side streets around the backpackers' haven of Khao San Road; the Saochingcha neighborhood (near Bangkok City Hall); Soi Rambutri across from the Viengtai Hotel (known as Pad Thai Alley); and Aw Taw Kaw, across the Expressway from Chatuchak (or JJ) weekend market.

How Much:
For around $3, you can enjoy two or three courses of Bangkok's finest.