Buddhist Lent…
Some travelers were left dazed and confused
on Khao San Road yesterday as bars and restaurants stop
selling alcohol for Buddhist lent. ThaiBuddhist.com
provides a good description of Thai Lent… "'Khao Phansa',
the Buddhist Lent is a time devoted to study and meditation.
Buddhist monks remain within the temple grounds and do
not venture out for a period of three months starting
from the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar
month (in July) to the fifteenth day of the waxing moon
of the eleventh lunar month (in October). " The first
day is a national holiday and a day when Buddhist's flock
to temples to make merit by offering stocks for the monks
while they are in retreat, particularly candles, which
are made on the temple grounds. The Bangkok local government
even laid on free trams to get the faithful to the temples
yesterday. Fortunately, for those who didn't venture the
few hundred yards to see genuine Thai culture at Wat Chanat
Songhkram at the end of Khao San Road, the Khao San Road
Business Association brought candle making to the strip
for all to see. Click here for more pictures of Wat
Chanat Songhkram, Buddhist Lent 2008.
Veggie Delight…
Travelling in Thailand can be tough if you're
a vegetarian. Your senses are constantly assaulted by
the myriad of meats on sticks barbecued on every street
corner and the scent of fried chicken fills the air as
you wait patiently for a bus to whisk you away. This article
points you in the right direction. Click here to find
out more about Vegetarian
Restaurants around Khao San Road and Bangkok, Thailand.
You lucky people…
Bangkok
has been voted the world's top city, up from third place
last year, in an online survey.... Click here for the
Full
SP...
New and Cheaper Way to KSR…
Kenny
writes: "Hi! It seem they now have 556 bus, seem
to pass just outside KSR. Democracy Monument Bus Number
556 - Suvarnbhumi - Southern Bus Terminal (Expressway)
Bus No.556 connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to Southern Bus
Terminal via Yommarat - Democracy Monument - Thammasat
University - Pata Department Store - Southern Bus Terminal.
Will this be the new and cheaper way to KSR. Thanks!"
Nice one Kenny!
Pure Self-indulgence...
These
are my sister's
etchings - enjoy...
Doc Martin…
As
one of the original pioneers of the West Coast rave scene
of the late eighties and early nineties, Doc Martin?s
reputation as a world-class disc jock did not come overnight.
With the unique ability to combine various styles of House
music into seemless sets, Doc is truly a master of his
craft. And he's in Bangkok. Click here for Doc
Martin at Q Bar.
Missing Person…
"Hi
I'm trying to find my dad's best friend who moved to Phrae
Thailand. Hos name's Roy winters - he's aged about mid-70's
and moved to Thailand from the UK about 13 years. Thanks
- Debs".
if you can help, please click on Debs' name and email
her.
Off Road Traveling…
If
you are in Bangkok on a weekend and fancy something to
do off KSR, but don't has the dosh / brass / spondolies
/ money, try this... Culture SESSIONS - Sunday night at
Club
Culture. Come with a group of 5 get one free bottle
of Bacardi Rum. Pretty good deal...
Can Anyone Help?
"Hi
I'm Wanida and
I'm Thai. I'm looking for accomodation for stay long-term
because I have go to Bangkok to do Thai Massage Course
for 1 month in Wat Pho - it means I am looking for a room
for around 7,000 per month. Hope fully you can help me,
and thank you so much for you get my e-mail. thank you."
Can anyone help Wanida? Click on her name to email her...
Has Anyone Seen These?
"BANGKOK:
-- From next month the city will keep 300 bicycles at
Sanam Luang and five nearby areas that locals and tourists
can use free of charge. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin
said Monday that the "Green Bangkok Bike" project was
aimed at promoting tourism with exercise and a "green
mentality". The cycles will be loaned out from 10am to
9pm on weekdays and from 10am to 8pm on weekends. Initially,
Thais will need to provide their ID card and foreigners
will have to show their passports . Credit cards and smart
cards will be soon used to borrow the bikes, which will
also be installed with GPSbased tracking devices. -- The
Nation 2008-06-30" Damned if I have seen them
yet... Let us know
if you have.
Grandmaster Flash and the
Furious Five in Bangkok…
June 4, 1986 - Grandmaster Flash at the
Manchester Apollo… and Archie said: "Bloody 'ell -
have you seen that black bloke playin' them record players?
'e don't have any guitars or 'owt". That my friends, unlike
the late Tony Wilson would have it, was the launch of
the DJ scene in the UK, not some obscure night at the
Hacienda. What goes around, comes around - and he's here
in Bangkok. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five at
808 Club on RCA, Bangkok 26 July 2008. If there was ever
a night to get off KSR, this would be the night to do
it! Click here for more about Grandmaster
Flash and the Furious Five at 808 Club on RCA, Bangkok,
Thailand.
Khao San Road Map…
Finally we have a map
of the Khao San Road area… one that you can write
home about! All provided courtesy of Nima
from Nancy
Chandler Graphics, makers of the world famous Nancy
Chandler Graphics unique Thai maps, cards and gifts. Thanks
for helping our visitors make the best of their stay on
KSR. Who wants to get lost all the time!
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