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JASON BUCKHAM at IBIZA!
The
Fabulous KYLIE 'X' TOUR touches down in Bangkok on November
23 and we are very pleased to bring you KYLIES EXCLUSIVE
TOUR DJ the very versatile 'JASON BUCKHAM' alongside
a few special guests at this very special AFTER SHOW
PARTY at Club IBIZA! JASON BUCKHAM WAS BORN IN 1968
IN LONDON UK AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE MUSIC
AND FASHION BUSINESS. EARLY 80'S WERE SPENT ENJOYING
THE DAYS AT INFAMOUS CLUBS LIKE THE 'THE WAG AND THE
MUD PLUS THE ORIGINAL NOTORIOUS ACID HOUSE NIGHTS. IT
IS FROM THIS ERA THAT HIS LOVE AND KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC
EVOLVED. Click
here for more.
808... Go Off-road!
808 is a well cool club but you are going
to have to get off KSR to enjoy it... Click here to
find out why you should - 808
Bangkok.
Missing Person...
Rainer
Kocherscheidt writes: "I'm looking for my step-son
SURIYAN NAKNAKA, 19 years old, from Bangkok/Bang Yai,
slim, born April 12th. He hasn't checked in at home
for more than 3 months. Presumably he has slipped into
some sort of (gothic) subculture. We would highly appreciate
any information on his whereabouts. If he could just
drop his grandmother a line, we would be relieved."
Anyone know Suriyan? If so, please send Rainer an email.
Click here for more Mission
Persons in Thailand and the region.
One Week in Thailand?
Most people plan their trips to Thailand
as part of a larger Southeast Asian travel circuit,
visiting many countries in a limited period of time.
Thailand's diversity and beauty gives visitors plenty
of travel options. You could spend years exploring its
jungles, beaches, and urban temples. For the backpacker
who wants to see it all, planning an itinerary might
be stressful. Here, khaosanroad.com offers sample one-week
routes in Thailand, to fit different traveller’s needs.
Enjoy. Is Anne Merritt the new Jules Verne? Read "One
Week in Thailand?"
Science Film Festival...
The Science Film Festival Thailand is
a celebration communication and enjoys a unique position:
It presents films technological and scientific issues
accessibly and entertainingly audience in Thailand.
The featured films demonstrate that communicated in
an entertaining and educational manner. Click here for
more about the Science
Film Festival Thailand organized by the Goethe-Institut
Bangkok.
Taxi From Aiport...
Sonja
writes: "As the airportbus is not running 24 hours,
does anyone know how much the taxi fare is to Khao San
Road?" Anyone? Let
us know, too.
Q Bar... Get Off-Road...
Q Bar is one of Bangkok's best clubs,
and they're being a bit proactive as far as beating
the credit crunch is concerned... Click here for more
on
Q Bar.
Banglumpoo Place...
...has extended its promotion to 31 December 2008! Check
it out! A great guest
house near Khao San Road!
How to Meet Local People...
It’s
amazing – people come to Thailand to broaden their horizons
and learn as much as they can about a new culture, and
the only interaction they have with the locals is the
occasional word with Hlaing as he is tidying up your
table... and it’s only on your last day you find out
that Hlaing is actually from Rangoon. So, how do you
get to meet the locals? Well, intrepid reporter Anne
Merritt points us in the right direction. Click here
to read “How
to Meet Local People”.
Fairtex Muay Thai Courses in Samutprakarn...
Fancy yourself as a contender? You'd better get some
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) training then. Luckily Fairtex,
probably the most recognized name in the sport, has
a training center in Bangplee, going towards the airport.
Accommodation, state-of-the-art training facilities,
and some of the world's best trainers await you. Whether
you just want and afternoon learning Thai boxing or
want to get up there with the champions, Fairtex Bangplee
has the options for you. Click here to learn more about
Fairtex
Bangplee Thai Boxing Training Center.
This Week's Events...
Given the events in Bangkok this week (see local press
- Bangkok
Post), it is no longer advisable to visit the the
Government House protest area. I know
a lot of people have been going down there and taking
pictures (and even buying T-shirts to mark their visit)
but right now it's best avoid it. Remember: KSR is well
away from the protest area and probably as safe as it
normally is. Likewise the rest of Bangkok. Stear clear
of Government House right now and enjoy the rest of
the capital.
The Old Days on KSR... Pedrito
writes: "I echo Pierre's experiences
of KSR and PB guest house - couldn't possibly
write on a public site exactly what I saw
and experienced there. I do remember pool
tables with fans above each table - watched
one guy lift up the cue after a shot, the
cue got caught in the fan, spun around, hit
him in the head and knocked him for 6. That
was a while ago and times have changed. All
seems a bit tame now but still a place I like
to visit." Click here for more on the
old
days on Khao San Road.
Twisted Republic…
Fancy a night clubbing off KSR?
Twisted
Republic is a decent bet... Check it out.
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EMBASSY OF EAST TIMOR
Luciano N. Cabral
writes with the
details of the Emassy
of East Timor
1550 Thanapoom Tower,
7th Floor
New Petchburi Road,
Makassan-Rattewi,
Bangkok, 10400
Tel: 0-2654-7501,
0-2654-7502, 0-2624-7504
Click here for more
information on embassies
in Thailand.
Free Buffet?
Tonight,
like every
saturday,
Jazz It
UP! Pratunam
is offering
its WEEKLY
FREE BUFFET
starting
at 7.30
PM. Smoked
salmon,
French Salamis,
French Fries,
Khao Pad
and Chicken
Legs are
waiting
for you!
Cocktails
starting
100 baht,
all spirits
starting
90 baht,
draught
Chang beer
starting
40 baht,
special
promotion
on San Miguel
Classic
: 2 bottles
paid, one
free! Nan,
Jeannot,
Michel and
all the
staff are
waiting
for you
tonight.
Skip lunch
and come
down! Click
here for
more about
Jazz
It UP!
...
Promotion... Sam
Sen Place
started
a rooms
promotion
recently.
Check it
out.
Khao San Road Promotions…
John@KSR:
Sadly,
some of
the recent
political
problems
in Thailand
have had
a negative
impact on
the number
of visitors
to the Kingdom.
Although
I'd never
tell people
to ignore
their embassy's
travel advisories,
it's a shame
not to be
in Thailand
at this
time of
year. Fact
is, I have
been in
Bangkok
throughout
the 'state
of emergency'
and the
biggest
problem
I encountered
during the
period was
being late
for work
a couple
of times
because
of political
rallies
- and that
happens
on regular
occasions
anyway.
You of course
have to
make up
your own
mind, but
to help
make the
decision
a bit easier,
some of
the accommodation
outlets
around KSR
are offering
some nice
discounts!
Check out
these promotions
so far here:
Banglumpoo
Place;
Viengtai
Hotel;
Trang
Hotel,
Baan
Chantra.
Job... Watsamond
writes:
I Can Read
Sriracha Centre
We are looking
for qualified
and experienced
teachers who
are able to
work full
time and part
time, including
weekends and
evenings.
Click here
for more jobs
in Thailand...
Meditation... So many
people are
interested
in this topic,
while so few
get good advice
as to how
to receive
guidance and
proper practice
while in Bangkok.
This little
site has a
complete run
down of everything
happening
in Bangkok
as far as
meditation
and related
practices
are concerned.
Little
Bangkok Sangha
Blog is
totally worth
delving every
now and again
just to see
what's going
on!
Bus... Duzzi
writes: "I
need to know
how and where
i have to request
a business visa
for a thailand
citizen for
congo Brazzaville."
Anyone?
Railay FMP…
Simon writes:
"I want
to go to the
full moon party
in Railay, are
the dates the
same?"
Anyone know?
Let Simon
know, and let
us know,
too.
Full Moon Activity at Lumra Resort…
Bangkok Natural
Healing is preparing
for Full Moon
activity down
at Lumra Resort
in Hua Hin. Click
here for more
information.
Banglumpoo Place… Extra
Promotion:
2 nights get FREE
American breakfast
for 2 persons/per
room/per day! Stay
for 4 nights get FREE
"Quick Thai Massage"
- 1 massage per person
- Until November 1,
2008... Click
here for more...
Trying to find a child…
Mike
writes: "Help!!!
Trying to find Amerasian
child born 1975 in
Bangkok Thailand.
Please inform me of
the best way of finding
her. Details that
I can provide are
all from memory. The
mother's name is Suphan
Phetphakdi, last known
address, 4/10 Soi
Rajaphan, Bangkok
4 Thailand. Child
born 1975 Bangkok,
Thailand. The spelling
of the last name could
be wrong, it may be
Phetpakdi and the
spelling of the street
may be wrong as it's
been over 25 years.
I know this is not
much information,
but it's all I have.
You have made my day,
giving me a little
hope that I may find
her." Does anyone
know of any organizations,
or perhaps even government
departments that can
help people trace
"half Thai" children?
I remember there was
something, but if
my memory serves me
it was something to
do with Vietnam vets
- possibly not the
right thing. If you
know of anyone who
can help, let Mike
know and let
us know, too.
Aquatini for a Treat…
If you are looking
for a bit of a treat
and on the hunt for
some decent food,
Aquatini
might be the answer.
Housed in Navalai
River Resort,
it’s easy enough to
get to on foot – just
a short walk from
KSR – but as it’s
right next to right
next to Phra Athit
Pier, you can walk
straight off the boat
and into the restaurant...
excellent! It offers
both Thai or European
cuisine, and has a
well stocked bar offering
well good cocktails.
Prices are good, too.
Great for special
occasions.
Koh Tao on steroids…
A new
site on Koh
Tao hit the World
Wide thingymajig recently.
Nicely laid out, it's
got the full SP on
accommodation (budget
to exclusive), plenty
of info about Koh
Tao (maps, history,
etc.), activities
on the island (diving,
spas, Thai Boxing,
etc.), where to get
fed and watered, night
clubs... the works
actually! Check it
out...
Pure Self-indulgence...
These are
my sister's
plates - enjoy...
More Mex...
Guy and
Pat down at Mexican
Tartars have added
a number of promotions
to their mix of great
food and hospitality!
Margarita Mondays (buy
1, the 2nd is ½ price)
Teacher Tuesdays (10%
off for teachers) Wicked
Wednesdays (free nachos
for groups of 4 or more)
Tequila Thursdays (15
Baht off all tequila drinks/shots)
Free Fiesta Fridays
(buy 3 drinks and
the 4th is free) Super
Saturdays (free chips
and salsa with orders
of 300 Baht) Settle Your
Stomach Sundays (Burrito
& Fruit Shake for 175
Baht). Check it out...
UBRadio…
UBradio.net
is an Internet radio station
located at Sripoom
Expresso Bar, right
on KSR's doorstep! They
stream FREE high quality
mixes LIVE Worldwide - 24/7.
They are "the ultimate
Internet source" for
the underground music scene,
and it's pretty exciting
- worth checking out...
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