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Change in Online Booking...
For your convenience, we have introduced an online booking system which allows you to check accommodation availability and pay a 10% deposit to secure Khao San Road guesthouse and hotel accommodation. You make the deposit online, and when you arrive on Khao San Road, you pay the remaining 90% of the fee to the hotel or guesthouse - it's as simple as that! The deposit is paid using a credit card through our partner Globekey. Choose a hotel and room, click on the link and you will be taken to http://www.agent-key.com/ where you can make a secure payment. At the moment, 17 hotels are taking part, with more coming soon. These include: Baan Chantra, Buddy Lodge Boutique Hotel, Hotel De' Moc, Trang Hotel, Boonsiri Place, Amarin Inn, Banglumpoo Place, The Room@BKK, Viengtai Hotel, Erawan House, Rambuttri House, Center Point Plaza and Hotel, Best Western Swana Bangkok Hotel, Siamese Views Lodge, Sourire@Rattanakosin Island, Villa Cha Cha, Samsen Sam Place, New World City Hotel and Bhiman Inn.

Debutante
'4Players' is a new scene in town, catering to people who are looking for a relaxed, fun night out. The first night is called 'Debutante', which is an evening of dance music, including indie, disco, funk, ska, Northern soul and house; classic groove based breaks for dance lovers - click here for more about Debutante.

PATTAYA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 [TRANCE & HOUSE ZONE]

FRIDAY-19th, SATURDAY-20th & SUNDAY-21st MARCH... STARTS>5PM till LATE EVERY DAY! This 3-DAY FREE ENTRY PARTY on the BEACH features a plethora of LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL DEEJAYS spinning a selection of HOUSE, TRANCE, PSY & TECHNO! Click here for more on PATTAYA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010

Help Centre, Hotline set up to assist tourists during Red Shirt protests
BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – A help centre for tourists and a 24-hour Call Centre, Tel. No. 1672, have been set up for the duration of the anti-government Red Shirt demonstrations on March 12-23, according to Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry. Click here for more.

Celebrate Good Times... Come on!

Hopefully the wedge of mankind making its way towards Bangkok is coming for only one reason - to see Kool and the Gang! They might be old, but their disco message of boisterous festivity just might be what's needed to bring people together... Click here for more.

Map Update!

Nima Chandler of Nancy Chandler Graphics has kindly upgraded the Khao San Road Map with the latest new additions in the area. Click here for the latest Khao San Road Map.

Special Event

Pandit Bhikkhu writes: "This month in the Land of Smiles, we will be hosting Canadian abbot Ajahn Tiradhammo. He has been ordained 36 years, and is a warm and incisive speaker. Held in the big, cool room at the Tawana, with great sound system and refreshments for free. Well worth coming if you can ...... Friday March 19th. Afternoon is in THAI and the evening is in ENGLISH - please help spread the word as this will be a very fine event. Also we started a weekly meditation sitting. No dhamma talk - just meet up and sit together in the beautiful Ariyasom Villa every Monday evening. Details are on Little Bangkok Sangha blog as always."

TAT opens centre to assist tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will upgrade its crisis management centre to a national tourist assistance centre to help visitors during this weekend's anti-government protests in Bangkok. Mobile tourist police units will monitor key tourism spots including Ratchadamri Road, Silom Road, Khao San Road and the Sanam Luang area. Click here for more from the Bangkok Post newspaper.

Job...
Kunal Kumar 18/901, Ramaville, Chalermprakiat R.9, Soi 22, Yeak 5, Nongbon Pravet, Bangkok 10250 writes: "We are looking for speakers of English and Hindi/Other Indian Languages. Interested people just email your CV and cover letter to Pay will be better than industry standards. You will be rewarded for the languages skills you bring to the table. All other assistance (food, accommodation, etc.) plus help with formalities will be provided to the selected candidates. More details will be provided upon receipt of applications. Feel free to reach us at our phone/email/postal address for any queries."

Accommodation Option from 11 March 2010

If you are budget-mind traveler and looking for a unique place to stay in Bangkok with very reasonable prices, NapPark Hostel@Khao San is a newly renovated must-stay hostel experience in Bangkok. Perfectly located within Khao San area. Click here for more about NapPark Hostel, near Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand.

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