New Joe Guest House

Backpacking on Khao San Road in Bangkok

by SumTingWong about New Joe Guesthouse

From New Joe:

Our newest guesthouse, built in 1995, with 60 rooms of good standard. From here, we do most of the administration, and our service desk can help you in all cases of need. Our accommodation ranges from single rooms to triple rooms, either with fan or air-condition. All our rooms have privet bathroom, and a balcony where you can catch the waking up of Banglampoo.

Ouer busines-center, is well visited, and a service to our guests who need to keep in touch with the outside world, or to work on our computers. We have the latest hardware and software, and can offer e-mail, fax, over-sea calls, printing etc. SERVICES:

Single, double, triple rooms fan or A/C with bathroom & balcony

Laundry service

Luggage storage

Safety deposit boxes

24 Hours staff on duty

Business service center : internet, Fax, oversea calls, flight confirmation. etc.

Traveling information

Tours & transportation

Minibus to airport
Unique Qualities: PRICES:

Double or single room with fan, bathroom 350 Baht
Double or single room with fan, hot water 450 Baht

Double or single room with A/C, bathroom 450 Baht
Double or single room with A/C, hot water 550 Baht
Triple room, fan, bathroom 450 Baht

triple room with fan and bathroom 450 BHT
each additional person occupying the room 100 BHT

triple room with A/C and bathroom 550 BHT
each additional person occupying the room 100 BHT

Bangkok (Groongthep), Thailand

by AdventureSEAsia

"Bangkok Introduction"

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has a lot to offer to every type of traveler. Bangkok houses the world famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Royal Palace), Wat Pho (with the Reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun. During the daylight hours walking down Bangkok’s Chinatown or royal palace district is a must. At night you can blend in with all the other backpackers on Khao San Road, as well as looking for good bargains. Other things to see and do while in Bangkok include: Royal Palace (200 Baht fee), Wat Pho, Wat and Chedi Arun, Khao San Road, Central Day Market, Night Bazaar, Dusit Park and Zoo, ferry ride on the Chao Phraya River, Chinatown, Little India, National Museum, Royal Barge Museum, Jim Thomson’s House, Ayutthaya National Park, Floating Market (Sat. only), and the Victory Monuments.

"Accommodation"

Hotel: New Joe Guesthouse
Address: 81 Trokmayom Chakrapongse Rd., 10200 Bangkok
Phone: (+66) 2-281-2948
Website: www.newjoe.de/index.htm (the GH also helps with transportation so go to their site)
English site: www.newjoe.de/English.htm
Contact info: www.newjoe.de/kontakt.htm

"Budgeting"

Bangkok Costs:

Accommodation: $3.75 p/day ($7.50 single)
Food: $3.00 p/meal
Excursion: $7.00 p/day
Local Transportation: $5.00 p/day
Transportation to Siem Reap: $5.00

See Rangoon for flight info to and from Bangkok...