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 Rooftop Bars with the Best Cheap Drink Deals Worth Leaving Khao San Road For
Our favorite Bangkok rooftops for cheap drinks and happy-hour steals—river breezes, skyline views, and prices that beat Khao San without killing your baht.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Remote Towns: Essentials for Small Places and Fewer Stores
Pack smarter for Thailand’s remote towns: breathable layers, rain and sun gear, health kit, power and water backups, and customs-savvy essentials.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Cities: Staying Cool, Respectful, and Ready for Transit
Dialed-in packing for Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya—stay cool, temple-ready, and transit-smart with this urban backpacker checklist.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Islands: What to Bring for Ferries, Beaches, and Boat Days
Nail your Thailand island packing list: ferry-proof bags, reef-safe sun care, breathable layers, and boat-day essentials without overpacking.
Bangkok Street Food by Meal Time: Best Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Late-Night Stalls for Travelers
What to eat in Bangkok by the clock—breakfast to late-night. Dishes, best spots, timing, prices, safety, and how to order like a local.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars for a Splurge Night Out: The Best Luxury Picks from Khao San Road
From Khao San to the clouds: our favorite Bangkok luxury rooftop bars for big views, sharp drinks, dress codes, and splurge-worthy nights above the Chao Phraya.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Jun 15 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Jun 15 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Jun 16 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Jun 18 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Jun 20 · 9 PM · Route 66