Bangkok, Thailand
Khao San Road
A destination for independent travelers and backpackers — a carnival-like scene riddled with guest houses, street food, beer gardens, tattoo parlors, travel agencies, used bookstores, and fortune tellers. It is, in a word, wonderful, and a rare enduring gem in a part of the world that is modernizing faster than you could ever imagine.
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Best Cafes Near Khao San Road for Brunch, Desserts, and a Slow Morning
Our favorite cafes near Khao San Road for brunch—Thai breakfasts, pancakes, proper coffee, prices, hours, and how to find the good spots on Rambuttri and Phra Athit.
Wat Saket (Golden Mount) from Khao San Road: Tickets, Climb Steps, Best Time to Go, and Sunset Views
Everything you need to visit Wat Saket (Golden Mount) from Khao San Road—tickets, 344 steps, opening hours, the best sunset timing, and easy routes to get there.
Bangkok Street Food Desserts Guide: Best Thai Sweets, Snacks, and After-Meal Treats Near Khao San Road
Sticky rice, roti, iced sweets, and more—our Khao San-area guide to Bangkok street food desserts, with what to eat, prices, where to go, and how to order.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best Live Jazz and Chill Music from Khao San Road
Chase smooth sets and skyline views. Our live-jazz-friendly rooftop guide from Khao San covers vibes, prices, dress codes, and how to get there without the hassle.
What to Pack for Thailand for Rainy-Day Backpacking: Waterproof Layers, Quick-Dry Shoes, and Dry-Bag Basics
Pack light, stay dry: our Thailand rainy season backpacking packing guide to waterproof layers, quick-dry shoes, and dry-bag basics for monsoon-ready travel.
Best Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit by BTS Station: Where to Go from Asok to Thonglor
Station-by-station guide to Sukhumvit bars by BTS—where to drink near Asok, Nana, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, and Ekkamai, with prices, hours, and easy routes.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Jul 6 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Jul 6 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Jul 7 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Jul 9 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Jul 11 · 9 PM · Route 66