Thailand: The Monocle Handbook

The sixth guide in Monocle's bestselling travel handbook series, with everything you need to plan a short trip, or a longer stay, in Thailand.

This practical and inspirational guide takes you on a tour of Monocle’s most cherished Thai spots. The magazine's editors have explored the cities, strolled the beaches, swum in the oceans, and sailed to remote islands to select the best of the nation's bounty.

From bustling markets to the renowned art galleries and contemporary architecture of Bangkok and beyond to the beaches, rainforests, and national parks, this handbook introduces Monocle's favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across Thailand. Discover talented ceramicists and bamboo artists as well as skilled bespoke tailors, cool bars, and the best luxury pit stops. Find out about the traditional street food vendors creating delicious dishes using local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating great jewelry, homewear, and wellness products.

For those looking to spend more time in Thailand, the book also profiles the towns, islands, and provinces where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission, and interior design inspiration for your new apartment in Bangkok or a tropical beach villa. Whether putting together an itinerary for a summer getaway, a city escape, or planning to stay a little longer, Thailand: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.