Trying to Trace an Uncle...
Paul Stringer writes: "Hi, I'm trying to track down my uncle James O'Neill. He is believed to frequent various SE Asia countries. James is a fantastic musician, most notably with the Piano and will likely not be far from the music world. He also enjoys the "odd flutter" on horses and such." Click here for more on this and other missing persons in Thailand.

Sighting...

Ton Smale writes: "We have received an e-mail from an American who claims that he saw a person who looks like Georgo Leydekkers from your Missing Persons page in Bangkok. It reads: 'The photo of the person you are inquiring about resembles a foreigner I encountered panhandling in front of the post office in Bangkok, not far from the Sheration Royal Orchid Hotel. This was in late August 2007. The person had the same facial features, beard, and body build except he wore his long hair in the dreadlock fashion common to the Rastafarians'". If anyone living in this area is able to check this sighting out for Ton, please do so, and perhaps contact Ton to let him know. Alternatively, please liaise with us here at KhaoSanroad.com.

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Cycling in Laos...

Cycling is fun in Southeast Asia; it has become a way of life for me. I can't even imagine a trip without my bike. I have had many adventures and lots of great experiences. There are so many new things to see and learn from. This story is just a glimpse of what I have done, how I have felt and where I have gone. Click here to find out more about Cycling in Laos.

Little-known Beaches...
During the weekend Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2008, Khun Kanitha Kasina-Ubol, Acting General Manager, will lead Siam Society members to visit some seldom-visited beaches, a forest reserve, and the Sam Roi Yot (Three Hundred Peaks) National Park. These little-visited beaches are in Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi and Pathiu districts of Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphorn provinces. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is located some 320 kilometers south of Bangkok, and consists of great limestone hills plunging into the Gulf of Thailand. The highest point rises to 605 meters, and commands superb views of this meeting point of land and sea. Several caves, fine beaches and a unique marsh are among the other major attractions. Click here for more on this visit to visit to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuab Khirikhan Province.

Pad Thai...

Bread is usually regarded as the stuff of life… Not on Khao San Road! Pad Thai is the dish that keeps travelers' bellies full and smiles on their faces. For 'Tip', Pad Thai really is the stuff of life! Click here for more: Pad Thai - the stuff of life!

Bangkok Opera...
Details on the next 2 Bangkok Opera events... The first is a concert on 20 April including a modern composition by a young Thai composer and the other is an opera evening at the Sheraton Sukhumvit. The opera evening would be a chance to mix with 'hiso' (high society) Thais - a cultural event of its own! Get down there! Click here for more on Bangkok Opera.

Siam Society...
Following the successful study trip to the Khorat area in January, the Society will conduct a second trip to other sites in the region. Members will visit a cave with prehistoric paintings (Khao Chan Ngam) and burial sites (Ban Prasart), Dvaravati rock carvings and a Dvaravati sleeping Buddha, the early Khmer ruins of old Khorat, some temples in Khorat itself, the trading centres of Pak Thong Chai (silk) and Dan Kwian (pottery), Wat Na Phra That with its murals, carvings, and library standing in a pond. Click here for more on study trip to Khorat.

Missing Person...

Danny Hall (full name Daniel Christian Hall), a British citizen, arrived in Thailand at the end of January and was last seen on February 24th at the Full Moon Party, Koh Pha Ngan. Click here for more on this and other missing persons in Thailand.

From 'Esoteric' to 'Pragmatic'...

Reiki, energy healing, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, healing crystals - yeah, yeah, yeah… Steve Burgess moves from 'esoteric' to 'pragmatic' and goes a long way towards demystifying the mysterious. Click here for our interview with this leading Reiki master and energy healer.

Accommodation Option on Koh Samui...

Baan Hin Sai Chaweng Noi Boutique Resort is located between Chaweng and 4 Lamai beach 2 kilometers from both ways. This resort complements the island's natural beauty with luxurious comfort amid the splendid natural surroundings. You can enjoy
snorkeling and scuba diving in front of the resort. You will love to relax in our opened-air lobby and restaurant or enjoy the view poolside. Click here for this excellent Koh Samui Hotel.

Isaan By Motorbike...

"OK this is it, almost ready to go. My bag was packed and my very loose plans were made. I had a place to stay for the night; a friend of my girlfriend put me up for the first night. This was a long ride, maybe 400 kilometres on the first day. I wanted to go this far so I could make good headway into the journey and have more time later on to look around and rest. I got the confirmation for my accident insurance, just in time! Right, had a shower and breakfast, one last check of the bag then time to go. My days ride was from Bangkok to Borabue, close to Roi Et in Isaan." Follow Spider on day one and two of his motorcycle trip to Issan, northern Thailand... more to come! 

Icon for Sale...
“After 2 years of great times the owners of Sabah Cafe are having to return to their home country and consequently wish to pass on their successful business. Sabah is primarily a cafe though our menu does not consist of the usual European style cafe food of cakes and the like. We serve espresso coffee, teas, juices, the usual soft drinks and alcohol. Our food menu revolves around traditional English/American style breakfast, a range of salads, Mexican, hamburgers and European style home cooked dinners." This place is the second home for many people who live or visit the KSR area. If you are interested in a sound business, click here to find out more.

English Teachers Start Here...
“The Bloody Dog was a real eye-opener.” “Keanu’s appearance was awesome!” “I loved the FUMP!” It seems that the SIT TESOL Courses in Bangkok and Chiang Mai continue to get great reviews, despite (or because of) their quirky sessions. Find out what past graduates have to say about this unique course.