Bangkok's helter-skelter, diesel-fed affluence orbits around a serene traditional core. Step outside the sleek hotels and chilly malls and you'll find the hallmarks of a typical Siamese village: doorstep shrines, taxi drivers knocking back energy drinks, chicken grilling on a street-side barbecue.* Two resident authors reveal the hidden secrets of their home town* Extensive entertainment listings* Locals tell you why they love their city* Excursions chapter helps you escape the hubbub