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Traveling China - do I join a group or go solo?


For all its beauty, mystery, and excitement, China is one heck of an intimidating mass of land. The country itself is huge and diverse; the languages aren't even remotely familiar for most Westerners, and China's self-described "smaller cities" boast several million people. So where does a traveler begin? Dozens of tour companies have made a nice bundle on this intimidation, selling organized tours to curious-but-overwhelmed travelers. At first glance, a potential traveler might be tempted to do the same. After all, China doesn't have the compact size of Japan, or the backpacker circuit of Southeast Asia. Here, KSR gives you the low-down on traveling China, with a group or with oneself. Anne Merritt gives us all we need to make a decision. Read Traveling China.

Colonial Kuala Lumpur


It may come as a surprise to many people that Kuala Lumpur is in fact the youngest capital city in South East Asia. It's founding can be dated back to 1857 when the Sultan of Selangor, influenced by the money to be made from tin mining in the neighbouring state of Perak, sent a group of Chinese laborers up the River Klang to start prospecting. Those hardy pioneers landed at the confluence of the Rivers Klang and Gombak, at the place where the Masjid Jamek now sits, and started hacking away at the jungle that covered the area. Antony Sutton gives us a deep insight into this fascinating part of tyhe world. Click here for more on Colonial Kuala Lumpur.

Off-Road Trip...DJ DARON (PARTY ANIMALZ)

ANDY DUGUID in Bangkok - July 4th, 2009. Click for more!

NEON NIGHTS

FRIDAY 3RD JULY 8pm - LATE FREE ENTRY !! at DREAM(2) HOTEL FLAVA LITE BAR & ROOFTOP POOL TERRACE SUKHUMVIT SOI 15 Join NEON LEON and friends on Friday 3rd July at DREAM HOTEL’S FLAVA LITE BAR and ROOFTOP POOL TERRACE for the second illuminating instalment of ‘NEON NIGHTS’!

UBRadio
Local to the KSR area, UBRadio have got a lot going on at the moment... check them out... UBRadio...

Job
The Booster Academy is looking for a part-time qualified native English teacher. We offer a hour wages based on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send their full C.V. with a passport size picture and contact detail. If you have any question, don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by email. Mr. Veerapat (Pat) Mobile 089-444-7362. BannSuanRimKrong, Pootabucha24 (near by Rama 2), Bangkoontean, BKK.

club Culture
One of the best clubs on the Bangkok circuit... Check out what's coming up at this central Bangkok club - club Culture.

Hed Kandi
This coming July, one of the worldʼs most respected and well known brands in dance music will be having its first ever tour of Thailand! Two of Hed Kandiʼs rising stars will be on board with DJ Dean Rigg on the decks and Dean Oram on percussion. Click here for more on Hed Kandi.

Free Tourist Visas
Free tourist visas are available between June 25, 2009 and March 2010 BANGKOK... Click here for more...

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Hit Men at Zest!

If you’re hanging out on Khaosan Road in the evening and looking for something different to do, check out hot new band Hit Men. The four piece band is accompanied by two regular guest performers including Steven Noake (Spider), formerly with The RGB band. A step apart from most bands in Bangkok, these guys really hit the spot, giving a fresh and funky flavor to well-loved blues, reggae, rock and soul classics. Smooth Canadian singer and guitarist Mon-T is the ideal front man, performing with confidence and style. Featuring a live saxophone, groovy guitars and smoking hot drumming, Hit Men have been playing together for just two months and are already pretty tight. Catch the Hit Men on Tuesday and Sunday evenings in Mulligan’s bar above Buddy Lodge and on Wednesdays in Zest (formerly DOS).

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Where do you worship?
Francis Lopez writes: "I am looking for a Christian church I can attend on Sundays. I am currently staying at Princess Hotel Lan Luang. Thank you and God bless!" Any thoughts? Let him know - let us know too!

Special Offer from Buddy Lodge & Hotel De' Moc...

Warm greetings from Buddy Lodge Boutique Hotel, Bangkok! We have a Special Offer for guests of Buddy Lodge or Hotel De' Moc... a free gift voucher offering a 30 minute traditional Thai massage at each hotel’s spa (maximum 1 gift voucher per room per stay). The offer is available from now until 31 October 2009. Book a room now! Also remember...Stay at Hotel De Moc and get a Gym Voucher! Book through KhaoSanRoad.com and Get 2 Free Vouchers for the Gym at Buddy Lodge Hotel, Khaosan Road (2 voucers per stay). Receive the vouchers at the reception on check in.

Promotion...

Samsen 5 Lodge is superbly located in the old community in the heart of Bangkok with few minutes walk to Chaopraya river, Rama 8 Boat pier and bus stop. They are offering a promotion... Room Rates Promotion: 1,200 900 Baht / 1,500 1,200 Baht / 2,000 1,500 Baht Per night - ONLY 3 ROOMS... Couldn't be cozier! Click here for Samsen 5 Lodge... until end of August...

Bring me the head of... Bernie... What was his name?

Take an idle stroll around Bangkok’s main thoroughfares and it becomes patently obvious, very quickly, that BNE has, in fact, been here. What is it all about? Some say it is a guerilla marketing strategy gone wildly amiss. Others believe they are a result of alien intervention (note the crop circles below the BNE lettering). More still believe it’s a CIA experiment in mind control, while a little known Japanese cult believe it’s all three together. Whatever it is, BNE stickers and graffiti are a worldwide phenomenon that has taken a firm hold of Bangkok and a number of major cities. In fact San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom was so sick and tired of BNE that he offered a 2,500 dollar award for “BNE capture” – whatever that means!! Well, never one to shy away from our civic responsibility, we are offering a fish supper for two at Oh My Cod! on Rambuttri Road for anyone who can provide information leading to a photograph of BNE holding his or her passport or driving license (which clearly says "BNE" as his/her name).

Rain Stops Play...


The Khao San Club Crawl has taken a sabbatical. It’s just too difficult to get people out and about during the rainy season so we are taking a break until it dries up… For anyone interested in taking part later in the year, let us know and we’ll get back to you later in the year.

SHIVA FASHION...
Thomas Clausen writes: "Hi We were at Khao san road, Bangkok last year. I got a suit from a tailor on Khao san road, "SHIVA FASHION". I need more, but can not find there website. Can you help me. Thank you Thomas." Let Thomas know - let us know too...

Penang, Malaysia

"The picturesque island of Penang is situated in northern Malaysia, just across the border from Thailand. There are many reasons to visit Penang. With its beautiful beaches, Kek Lok Si - perhaps the largest and finest Buddhist temple in Asia - and spectacular scenery, it is easy to see why the island has earned the nickname Pearl of the Orient." Kirsty Turner shows us around. Click here for her article on Penang, Malaysia.

Cafe Democ - Back to the Source...

Khao San Road is renowned as one of the best places for nightlife both in the Bangkok capital and elsewhere in the Kingdom of Thailand. Sitting alongside excellent restaurants and pubs, KSR's clubs now rank parallel with Sukhumvit 11 haunts as some of THE places to visit when in town. Given the importance of the strip's role in catering to global club officiados, the fact that Cafe Democ is seldom included in any foreign clubber's itinerary remains a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Click here for more about Cafe Democ, near Khaosan Road, Bangkok, Thailand.

Ancient City...

"There are so many interesting places to explore in Thailand that trying to visit them all can take many months, if not years. One good solution to this is the Ancient City, which contains 116 replica monuments, buildings and shrines other places of interest in Thailand. Officially named Muang Boran in Thai, the Ancient City covers 320 acres and is arranged in the shape of Thailand." Kirsty Turner takes us to the Ancient City, Thailand.

The Old Days on KSR...
Matt Lawson (no email) writes: "My first experience of Kao San was in 1986 with my friend Vincent Smarro. Stayed at the PB (which appears to be gone now...but no surprise there) and within moments of entering was attacked by the owner\'s pet gibbon who occupied the territory between the snooker hall and the accommodation. The little guy was chained (at a height of about 2m) to a wire between the two building. This allowed him a couple of metres of travel and he entertained himself by welcoming the new guests by leaping onto their unsuspecting heads. The established guests learned to crouch while passing through his domain. The owner of the PB was an expert Scrabble player and he made short work of almost any farang who deigned to play on a rainy night (Yes, he beat me too but I was playing him and Singha beer so it was unfair)." Click here for more on Khao San Road in the old days...

BTS Now Reaches Thonburi...
After much ado, the BTS Skytrain (elevated railway) now reaches Thonburi - not sure what the ferry operators will think of that, but at least both sides of Bangkok are now joined.

Diamond House Discounts...

A new promotion rate available for rooms at Diamond House - check it out... Very good value. Click here for infomation on rooms at Diamond House, Khaosan Road, Bangkok, Thailand. Excellent accommodation just became even BETTER VALUE THAN EVER!

Job...
Yuth writes: "An English Teacher Required in Phitsanulok. School Princess Chulabhorns College Phitsanulok It is a boarding government school with 71 teachers and 1,048 students." Click here for more jobs in Thailand.

Hotel with Wheelchair Access...
Veenstra writes: "Good afternoon, We are looking in Bangkok (Khao San Road) for a apartment or hotel from 29/11/2009 - 20/01/2010. We are with 2 persons and 1 person is sitting in a wheelchair. Please can you tell me what's a good place and what's the price for this time?" Where is a gtreat place either on KSR or near for wheelchair access? Let us know...

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Upper Range

Viengtai Hotel
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Buddy Lodge Hotel
*hot!
Best Western Swana Bangkok Hotel
Baan Chantra
*promotion!
Diamond House
Navalai River Resort
Aurum The River Place

Middle to Upper Range

Banglumpoo Place
Villa Cha-cha

Sam Sen Sam Place
Lamphu Tree House
New World City Hotel*hot!
Bhiman Inn
Trang Hotel
Thai Cozy House
Hotel De' Moc
*hot!
Center Point Plaza and Hotel
Erawan House
Rambuttri House
Boonsiri Place
Amarin Inn
Sleep With Inn
Sawasdee Bangkok Inn
Sawasdee Banglumpoo Inn
Sawasdee Khaosan Inn
Sawasdee Khungthep Inn
Sawasdee Smile Inn
Rikka Inn*new... with pool!
The China Town Hotel
(central Bkk)


Budget to Middle

Nana Plaza Inn
Tuptim Bed and Breakfast
Chart Guesthouse
Marco Polo Hostel
New Joe Guesthouse
Green House
*hot!
Top Inn
Taewez Guest House
Train Inn (Bkk. Railway)
Manohra Hotel (central Bkk)


Chiang Mai
Baantai Hotel

Scorpion Tailed Boat Village
Chiang Dao (Trekking Tour)
Koh Phangan
Horizon Accommodation
Koh Samui
Baan Hin Sai Chaweng Noi Boutique Resort


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Cyber Suits!
You can order clothes (suits, jackets, skirts, etc.) direct from Khao San Road's leading tailors:
Amit Fashion
Sunny Fashions

Yasothon Rocket Festival - It is Rocket Science!

Yasothan Rocket Festival in the Northeast of Thailand is an annual event that takes place in the sixth Lunar month of each year (usually on the second weekend of May). Check out this video of one of Thailand's more awesome spectacles. Click here to see Yasothon Rocket Festival.

Spanish Embassy...
Danijel writes: "I am searching for the website or an email contact for the Spanish Embassy in Bangkok. All given websites are incorrect. Can you please help me out! Thanks in advance. Best regards, Danijel Petkovic." Jouni Hyökki writes: "Regarding the question about the Spanish Embassy in Bangkok, here's their website".

Lard Yao Women's Prison...
Anthony Phillips writes: "My name is Tony. I would like to go to Lard Yao Women's Prison - where on the river do I get on and where do I get off?" Can anyone help Anthony?

New Accommodation Option...

Rikka Inn Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Rikka Inn Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Rikka Inn is the very best the area has to offer. Located directly on Khao San Road, Rikka Inn is a recent addition to Khao San Road's accommodation options. A boutique hotel, Rikka Inn is superbly decorated and offers style and comfort at a very affordable price. Best of all Rikka Inn offers the comfort and convenience of its own swimming pool. Click here for more about Rikka Inn, Khao San Road, Bangkok.

Baan Chantra Promotion...

Classic accommodation at Baan Chantra at promotional pries... What more can you ask? Check out Baan Chantra's latest promotion here.

Interesting Book... "Thai Girl" is the story of a Thai woman's experience after a farang (westerner) falls for her. Unlike many books, it is not about bar girls and there are no sex scenes etc. Many people say it's the only novel that's really about backpacking in Thailand. It starts on Khao San Road and has been reprinted for a seventh time. It continues to be "one of the top selling English langage novels ever printed in Thailand". One writer has described it as a backpackers' 'cult novel'. Check it out!

Chiang Mai University TEFL... This is the only TEFL course in Thailand (in fact one of the few worldwide) that is accredited by an actual university. It’s on a par with other certificate-level courses in terms of depth and instruction, with a full 120 hours of instruction (over 4 full time weeks) and significant classroom hours with hands on experience. A shorter, cheaper online course is also offered. Both methodology and phonics are taught, along with classroom management, lesson planning, interactive activities and materials, textbook review and grammar refreshers. Their certificate is internationally recognised and Chiang Mai is probably the cheapest and, students tell us, the most relaxed place in Thailand to be studying TEFL - the campus is beautiful. Click here for more details on the Chiang Mai University TEFL courses.

Great place... Check it out...

Cafe Lampu is a great place for a bite to eat and somewhere just to sit and chill... Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Vegetarian Food Out Door Seating! Fresh Coffee & Tea! Fresh fruit Shake! Beer! Pool Table! Free Internet-WIFI! Check out Cafe Lampu...

Where do you worship? Alexander Waller writes: "Hi I am coming to work in Thailand for a couple of years in August. I will be in Khao Yai national park at an international school. Can you help me find out where there will be a church with English services near there. Thank you I have been searching the web but nothing. Alex." Can anyone help? Let us know too...

Webmaster Required...
We are looking for a Thai national webmaster proficient in English and the use of Dreamweaver and the Joomla! Content Management System. If you fit the bill, contact us and we can talk!

New Accommodation Option...

Siamese Views Lodge offers boutique accommodation located near Bangkok's historic Democracy Monument, only 10 minutes walk from Khao San Road. Beautifully decorated and offering comfortable and inviting rooms, Siamese Views Lodge gives you a touch of affordable luxury during your stay in Bangkok. With warm, hospitable staff, this is a great base for anyone wanting to visit key places of interest such as the King's Palace and Wat Prakeaw. Right at the heart of things, Siamese Views Lodge is also far enough away from the chaos for a peaceful, restful stay. Click here for more information on Siamese Views Lodge and current prices / promotions.

New Accommdation Option in Chiang Mai...

SAWASDEE CHIANGMAI HOUSE is strategically located in the prime tourist area of the old city, next to the Thai Airways International town office and Wat Chiang Man. The center of the town, markets and many famous temples are within walking distance of the Sawasdee Chiangmai House. Click here for more about Sawasdee Chiangmai House.

Ronnie Green
When I first came to Thailand foreign Thai boxers / Muay Thai fighters were a bit of a rarity. I used to teach English at a technical college in Bangkok teaching trainee motor engineers English... a pointless exercise! All the students used to do was take the p** out of me because all the foreign fighters that came here went home in body bags... And then came Ronnie Green. The students I taught knew Mark Hughes the footballer, and they also knew the names of plenty of other English premier league footballers. They also knew Ronnie Green, the British fighter! Check out his website!!!!

BTS Finished?
Sytze writes: "Hi I was wondering when is the new sky train line finished that stops at the airport? Greetings, Sytze." The answer from Simon: "I am working in the UK for a specialist Thailand tour operator, and we have word that the offical opening date of the Suvarnabhumi Airport rail link is the end of November 2009. Whether or not this changes remains to be seen..."

Viengtai Promotions...

Viengtai Hotel - our oldest friends on Khao San