The Book Of What, Where And How In Chiang Mai

[rebo]

Today I can't imagine how I could have survived my first years in CNX (1993 ...) without this book. Just now I found a fully revised 2010 version, available at GECKO's (1 copy remaining). Heard that normally D.K. book shop also has it (Map department, but unfortunately out of stock yesterday).

A must for every CNX freshy! And also old hands will find latest information about anything what may be in need. Similar to Yellow Pages but much much more detailed, and much more CNX info (E.g. flight-/train schedules, weather statistics, docs needed for immigration a.s.o.). The map: Beats by far even GARMIN's v.10.0 or ThinkNet's latest version of Thailand --- Never saw anything more precise. Every mentioned shop has its reference in the map and a little comment.

200 THB --- Can't be invested better!

This is not an advertisement at all. I'm simply a captured fan of the great work the author made. I'm sure - You'll love it, too.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Let's hear it for paper-based information!

[L&J]

This book is a tremendous resource of information. What further amazed me is how it could be offered for only 200 baht.

Makes one question how/why other books have to cost two or three times that amount?

[naammanow]

OK, in stock where and where to get it? Gecko has more............?

[Loaded]

I bought a copy and there's plenty of good info in there. There's also plenty of potential to add more info for the next edition.

[Ulysses G.]

Gecko Books has more and we will order extra copies today. Everybody has always seemed to love it and I was really happy to see it back. Henry is an old fashioned, long-term expat with a fountain of knowledge to share.

[Yunnie]

Awesome! I'll drop by Wednesday I think to get one.

[BigWheelMan]

I bought a copy of this book, way back in the early 90s. Cost than was 90 baht.

At the time it was a God sent, don`t know how I would have survived in Chiang Mai without it.

But these days with so much information available on the Internet, I just Google in my enquiry and it`s there. Details and Thai law are constantly being updated, so I prefer to take advantage and make use of the Internet in this day and age.

The Thai Board of Trade web site gives a wealth of information and of course so does good old Thai Visa.

Edited March 9, 2010 by BigWheelMan

[naammanow]

I got one from Ulxxxxxxx (Gecko) and just want to add it's great! Plenty of information that can come in handy anytime, even for old expats who have so much info on hand already, like myself. Job well done!

[ChiangMaiFun]

Bought one today - even with internet those telephone numbers are very useful - shame about the typos though... they could have done with a good editor but overall very good and worthwhile.

[BOWCNX]

Thank you for all the positive comments on the Book of What. It was quite a lot of effort and to know that the readers find the book useful makes the journey worth the time spent.

I have a list of locations selling the book on my website thebookofwhat.info, however Gecko books is easy to find and is sure to have a large supply on hand.

[ChiangMaiFun]

Thank you for all the positive comments on the Book of What. It was quite a lot of effort and to know that the readers find the book useful makes the journey worth the time spent.

I have a list of locations selling the book on my website thebookofwhat.info, however Gecko books is easy to find and is sure to have a large supply on hand.

Hi - yes I got mine at Gecko - thanks for the effort and very worthwhile!

[rebo]

I just had a look at the book's website (thebookofwhat.info) and now you can see before you buy what you can expect, especially a sample of its unique map work but also how the other chapters look.

Now its even possible to add your own information / business for further editions.

Forget the yellow pages --- Look in the blue ones ...!

Edited April 5, 2010 by rebo

[eek]

Thank you for all the positive comments on the Book of What. It was quite a lot of effort and to know that the readers find the book useful makes the journey worth the time spent.

I have a list of locations selling the book on my website thebookofwhat.info, however Gecko books is easy to find and is sure to have a large supply on hand.

Hi BOW, my friend and i bought a couple of your books from the fabulous June (im sure you know who i mean )..my friends book is fine, but mine has a few pages missing and some index pages in the wrong order. Looks like just a one-off misprint. Can it be exchanged someplace, or?

Thanks!

..and it IS a great book! If it wasnt so resourceful (as in, i use it) then i likely wouldnt have noticed the problem.

[BOWCNX]

eek, You certainly may exchange a misprinted copy. I sent an email to you with suggestions how we can get you a new copy. Anyone else with a misprinted copy can do the same.

[eek]

Thanks BOWCNX. Got your message. Im sure i have a unique copy! Maybe i should try sell it on for a higher price.

[Lizard2010]

Is this book anything like the Nancy Chandler Map & Book??

[Ulysses G.]

No. It is a lot more extensive.