This is the Central Thailand chapter from Lonely Planet’s Thailand guidebook.
Thailand - Central Thailand (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The past is never far behind in Central Thailand. Cycle around the temple ruins in Ayuthaya and visit the memorials and Death Railway in Kanchanaburi. Nature is also a major player here as the jagged mountain ranges that dominate the horizons host spectacular waterfalls, vast national parks and new adventure resorts.
clamber up the seven levels at Erawan, one of Thailand’s most impressive waterfalls
maps
camp in scenic national parks, such as Si Nakharin, to look for elusive tigers, elephants and gibbons
transport
visit the Death Railway and WWII museums in Kanchanaburi
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Ayuthaya & around, Lopburi Province, Kanchanaburi Province & around, Khao Laem National Park, Si Nakharin National Park, Chaloem Ratanakosin National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Thong Pha Phum National Park, Sangkhlaburi & around.
Thailand - Central Thailand (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The past is never far behind in Central Thailand. Cycle around the temple ruins in Ayuthaya and visit the memorials and Death Railway in Kanchanaburi. Nature is also a major player here as the jagged mountain ranges that dominate the horizons host spectacular waterfalls, vast national parks and new adventure resorts.
clamber up the seven levels at Erawan, one of Thailand’s most impressive waterfalls
maps
camp in scenic national parks, such as Si Nakharin, to look for elusive tigers, elephants and gibbons
transport
visit the Death Railway and WWII museums in Kanchanaburi
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Ayuthaya & around, Lopburi Province, Kanchanaburi Province & around, Khao Laem National Park, Si Nakharin National Park, Chaloem Ratanakosin National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Thong Pha Phum National Park, Sangkhlaburi & around.