Visitor & Tour Info in Around Bangkok

It's easy to get around on your own, but both Asian Trails (02/626-2000www.asiantrails.net) and Diethelm Travel (02/660-7000www.diethelmtravel.com), in Bangkok, organize trips to the floating markets as well as trekking trips, homestays, and bicycle tours.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) (325 Saengchuto Rd., Kanchanaburi. 034/623691. Floating market, Damnoen Saduak. 032/241023 500/51 Phetkasem Rd., Ch'am. 032/471005 up to 6. www.tourismthailand.org) has several branches and is the main source for tourist information in the region.