Grid References For Bangkok

[Khun Bob]

Hi - does anyone know a good source for grid refences for the bangkok and greater bangkok area ? Also do you know what system is used ?

I have had a look at a few maps and it appears that there is no system on their to uniquely reference a specific place to say within 10 meters.

I have recently bought the thinknet bangkok map and there doesnt seem to be any grid reference system on there. Also I am in touch with the publishers and they dont seem to be responding to this query as quick (as in no response) as when i asked where i can buy !

Cheers

[udon]

If it's Lat & Long you want, try downloading google earth.....

I'm very disappointed with the Thinknet CD.

[Khun Bob]

I'll have a look at google earth - actually i havent used the thinknet cd yet - just wondered if you wanted to expand a bit on why you are dissapointed with it ?

[lomatopo]

I like the ThinkNet MapMagic software map of Bangkok. I use it all the time. It does display longitude and latitude to 5 signifcant digits, and does offer accurate distance measuring. You can search by lon/lat. Google Earth is OK but not what I would call useful as a map for Bangkok?

p.s. I am talking about the ThinkNet MapMagic software CD which comes with a large paper map for 199 baht. The software displays lon/lat. the paper map doesn't have any grid lines, at least mine doesn't.

Edited November 11, 2005 by lomatopo

[Khun Bob]

Thanks lomatopo - you sould work for thinknet as their support is apalling even for the question i have asked above - 2 emails and 5 days later nothing - TV - response within 1 hour !

Perhaps it is my fault as i havent iknstalled the sw yet and like yourself my paper map doesnt have any grid lines which made me beleive the software may be the same.

Thanks for your help...

[udon]

I'll have a look at google earth - actually i havent used the thinknet cd yet - just wondered if you wanted to expand a bit on why you are dissapointed with it ?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I bought the 2006 version (299bt) and it doesn't even list Khao Lak, unlike the 2003 version.

I haven't figured out if it works as a street map of BKK yet.

Best scale I can get is 1:50,000

Best paper map with a comprehensive index in English & grid refs, is the "A 2 Z Bangkok Map" by Bangkok Guide ISBN : 9748352456 for only 100 bt.

The isbn number refers to the 1st edition, maybe there is a 2nd by now as a search on google drew a blank!

The same mob do an excellent bus route map.....

Enjoy !

[chownah]

Hi - does anyone know a good source for grid refences for the bangkok and greater bangkok area ?  Also do you know what system is used ?

I have had a look at a few maps and it appears that there is no system on their to uniquely reference a specific place to say within 10 meters.

I have recently bought the thinknet bangkok map and there doesnt seem to be any grid reference system on there.  Also I am in touch with the publishers and they dont seem to be responding to this query as quick (as in no response) as when i asked where i can buy !

Cheers

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do you have some special project in mind or is this just out of interest?

[lomatopo]

Best paper map with a comprehensive index in English & grid refs, is the "A 2 Z Bangkok Map" by Bangkok Guide ISBN : 9748352456 for only 100 bt.

The isbn number refers to the 1st edition, maybe there is a 2nd by now as a search on google drew a blank!

The same mob do an excellent bus route map.....

Enjoy ! 

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Agree, the Bus Route and Map by Bangkok Guide is excellent. It does have it's own reference grid. A deal at 50 baht!

Just to clarify I am using the 2004/2005 ThinkNet MapMagic Bangkok software, which cost 199 baht. It only covers Bangkok.

http://www.thinknet.co.th/product.asp

[Khun Bob]

Hi - some great posts here... thanks all of you..

I'll checkout the bkk a2z at a local book store.

I'm a bit surprised there is a 2006 version of the think net map/software package - on the website and in email comms with them they didnt mention it.

[lomatopo]

Hi - some great posts here... thanks all of you..

I'll checkout the bkk a2z at a local book store.

I'm a bit surprised there is a 2006 version of the think net map/software package - on the website and in email comms with them they didnt mention it.

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For some maps they have 2005/6 editions, for others 2004/5 editions...

Road Map of Thailand 2005-2006

Chonburi+Rayong 2005-2006

Phuket 2005-2006

Bangkok 2004-2005

Nakhon Nayok 2004-2005