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 Street Food for Vegetarians and Vegans Near Khao San Road
Our insider guide to vegan street food near Khao San: what to order, where to find it, Thai phrases, prices, and a tasty mini-crawl you can walk tonight.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars Near Khao San Road That Are Actually Easy to Enter Without a Hotel Stay
Skip the velvet ropes. Our favorite easy-entry Bangkok rooftop bars near Khao San: casual dress, walk-in friendly, no hotel key required, views for days.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars Near Khao San Road for a Pre-Dinner Drink, Then Dinner Elsewhere
The best Bangkok rooftop bars for a pre-dinner drink near Khao San — sunset views, light bites, dress codes, and easy pivots to dinner in Chinatown or Phra Athit.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Work-Trip Side Hustles: Laptop, Documents, and Day-to-Day Carry
Bangkok-tested Thailand work trip packing list: beat the heat, nail the meeting, and still make pad thai on Soi Rambuttri. Laptop, docs, daypack—sorted.
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Bus: Day vs Overnight Options, Comfort, and Booking Tips
All you need to ride Bangkok to Chiang Mai by bus: terminals, classes, prices, day vs night tips, and how to get from Khao San to Mo Chit without stress.
Bangkok Temple Run from Khao San Road by Public Transport: Ferry, Bus, and Taxi Options Compared
From Khao San to Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace—your no-nonsense guide to Bangkok temple public transport: boats, buses, MRT, taxis, and ferries.
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This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Jul 21 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Jul 23 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Jul 25 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Jul 25 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Jul 27 · 10 PM · Sugar Club