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 Restaurants in Bangkok Old City for Riverside Dining, Classic Thai Dishes, and Date-Night Settings
Our favorite Bangkok Old City restaurants—riverside views, Thai classics, and cozy date-night rooms—plus what to order, prices, hours, and how to pair with sights.
Bangkok Street Food After Dark Near Khao San Road: Safe Late-Night Eating, Best Hours, and What Still Sells Late
Eat safely and deliciously near Khao San Road after midnight: best late-night streets, what still sells late, hours, prices, and smart tips for Bangkok street food after dark.
Best Hotels on Sukhumvit Road for Families: Spacious Rooms, Pools, and BTS Convenience
Our insider guide to Sukhumvit family hotels—big rooms, pools, and easy BTS. Where to base near parks and malls, plus 2–3 places we book again and again.
Best Hostels and Hotels in Banglamphu for Easy Temple Access: Walkable Stays Near the Old Town, River, and Khao San Road
Our insider guide to banglamphu hotels near temples—walkable stays for early palace runs, breezy river rides, and quiet nights off Soi Rambuttri.
Best Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit for First-Time Visitors: Easy-to-Navigate Spots, Safe Late Nights, and Simple Transit
Your friend-in-the-know guide to Sukhumvit nightlife for first-time visitors: easy BTS hops, low-fuss bars, price ranges, safety tips, and late-night eats.
What to Eat and Where to Break for Lunch on a Bangkok Temple Run from Khao San Road
Beat the heat and eat well: our insider guide to a Bangkok temple lunch break from Khao San—where to pause, what to order, and how to keep moving.
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This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Sep 10 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Sep 12 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Sep 12 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Sep 14 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Sep 14 · 10 PM · Levels Club