King Climbers 10th edition Rock Climbing Thailand guide book

The 10th edition of Rock Climbing Thailand is finally here. I won't lie, this edition was a struggle. It's basically been a rewrite, adding in a bunch of excellent new areas around Ao Nang (the North Wall), as well as all the island climbing, including Koh Yao Noi. Now pretty much everything climable in Southern Thailand should be up to date and accurate.

You can buy it on Amazon by searching for: "Rock Climbing Thailand Guide".

You can also buy it from King Climbers and other stores in Railay and Tonsai. The version we printed in Thailand has color photos and is slightly nicer then the Amazon one.
Front Cover of the Rock Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book

King Climbers route guide book is the most up to date and comprehensive guide book on rock climbing in Thailand. It includes Railay, Krabi, AoNang and Phi Phi areas. Plus pretty colour pictures, useful top tips on surviving Thailand, and miscellaneous trivia. With over 1000 routes it'll keep you busy for years.

The Latest new routes, areas and information.
Maps and Topos of Pra-Nang, Railay, Tonsai, Ao-Nang Mainland (Chong Phli, The North Face), Phi Phi Island, Ko Yao Noi and Laoliang Island.
Over 1,000 sport routes across 85 areas.
Island climbing and deep water soloing around Krabi.
High Lines and Water Lines.
Other destinations: around Bangkok, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.

Inside sample of Rock Climbing Thailand, a climbing guide.

Things people say about our Guide Book:

The Australian magazine Rock says:
"Only a few years ago any mention of rockclimbing in Thailand would have conjured up images of dense jungle, leeches, mosquitos and Apocalypse Now. Nothing could be further from the truth. After a flurry of worldwide attention Phra Nang has become one of the worlds major climbing destinations and with good reason. Where else can you lower off a perfect limestone cliff to warm sands, cold beers, swaying palms and a turquoise sea? If climbers go to heaven I hope it looks like Thailand.

In the past the local climbers have produced a series of basic photocopied guides, a publishing technique which was the only way to keep up with the rapid pace of development. Now that many of the classics have been established for a few years it is timely that a more substantial work be published. Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book is glossy, well presented and filled with handy hints for visitors including details on how to get there, the best times to visit, and where to find the best accommodation. There is even a useful listing of Thai words and places to go on your days off.

Just over 400 sport climbs are listed on Phra Nang, it's nearby Islands, and Pee Pee. The routes are graded using the French system, which doesn't take long to get used to. Those who manage to lose their way on bolt ladders will welcome the numerous topos and the final eight pages are devoted to colour photographs which will really have you drooling. Overall, Climbing Thailand is a must for those contemplating a visit to what is touted as the best climbing area in Asia. Pack your rope, quick-draws and duty free gin."
Glenn Tempest

American Rock and Ice says:
"Everyone who guides here seems to have written his or her own guidebook. Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book, however, is a very usable professional edition far exceeding those previous efforts, some seemingly scribbled on the back of Singha beer lables by the light of mosquito coils.

Despite its name, Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book covers just the tiny but magical climbing meccas of Phra Nang Bay, and Pee Pee Islands. With over 400 routes ranging from 5.9 to 5.13d, featured in this guide, you'll have enough to fill idyllic weeks. King (Somporn Suebhait's nickname) also provides topos, with crags in gray-scale and routes overlaid in black.

More important, Climbing Thailand Route Guide Book exudes charm, offering insider's info on the area's history, culture, legends, ethics and festivals, making the reader feel like part of the community. Read this and who knows: perhaps you will be inspired to make your own Thai climbing history." Araby Fell

German Rotpunkt says:
Something utterly incomprehensible in German. I'm not going to type it in, but it's in the July/August 4/97 issue, along with a whole article on climbing in Thailand so you can look it up yourself!