About the Book; The Tsunami; Force of Nature; A Personal Account; The Aftermath; Recovery; Rebuilding; Our Day Of Giving; Planning for theFuture; The Summer After; Introduction; Facts & Figures; Exchange Rates; Geography; Tourism; Climate; Prices; Public Holidays; Practicalities; Visas & Immigration Laws; Safety & Crime Prevention; Medical Attention; Money; Telephone Service; The Royal Family; Religion; Buddhism and Society; Culture & Society; National Temperament; Food; Recreation; Shopping; Thai Massage; Nightlife; Language; Spirit Houses; Where Do You Stay?; Where Do You Eat?; Bangkok.

IntroductionClimate; History; Getting Here; Getting Around; Touring the City; Getting Away; Things to See; Temples; Museums; Around the City; Things to Do; Recreational Activities; Shopping; Festivals; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Nightlife; Beyond Bangkok; North; West; South; Living in Thailand; Climate; Cuisine; Language; The Very Basics; Place Names; Numbers; Useful Terms; At the Airport; Eating & Shopping; Days of the Week; Medical Terms; Popular Thai Proverbs; Politics; Tying the Knot; Owning a Home; Legalities; Where to Buy?; Medical Vacations; Health & Wellness; Call Me Mister.

PracticalitiesCost; Referrals; Insurance & Claims; Hospitals; Traditional ThaiMedicine; Herbal Medicine; Massage; Psycho-spiritual Healing; Afterword; Top 20 Hotels.