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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Bangkok Temple Run with Museum and Market Add-Ons Near Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount
A savvy, walk-and-boat day plan that links Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount with nearby markets and museums—plus where to eat, when to go, and what to skip.
Bangkok Street Food by Neighborhood: Where to Eat in Banglamphu, Old Town, Chinatown, and Riverside
Eat your way through Banglamphu, Old Town, Chinatown, and the Riverside. A local’s guide to Bangkok street food by neighborhood with times, prices, and tips.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best Date Night Atmosphere Worth the Trip from Khao San Road
Skyline kisses, river breezes, and cocktails that flirt back—our favorite Bangkok date night rooftop bars worth the ride from Khao San Road, with tips and routes.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best City Landmark Sightlines Worth the Trip from Khao San Road
Chase temple, river, and skyline views at Bangkok landmark rooftop bars—prices, dress codes, best times, and how to reach them from Khao San.
Best LGBTQ+-Friendly Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit: Queer-Positive Spots for a Fun Night Out
Our insider guide to Sukhumvit’s LGBTQ+-friendly bars: drag shows, happy hours, rooftops, and the best sois to bar-hop by BTS. Prices, tips, and late-night vibes.
Best Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit Sois 11, 13, 15, and 55: Where to Go for Different Vibes
Sukhumvit Sois 11, 13, 15 & 55 nightlife decoded: rooftops, clubs, low-key pubs, cocktails, prices, and how to hop between scenes like a local.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Aug 10 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Aug 10 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Aug 11 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Aug 13 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Aug 15 · 9 PM · Route 66